Failure is prevalent in every aspect of day-to-day life, consequently the failure to conform often becomes closely linked with how we perceive ourselves. Uniformity, and the failure to meet the expectations set, has been a recurring theme throughout my education. I have always felt that the fear of failure is the main cause of moral perfectionism in my own life.
However, instead of failure being a self limiting concept, I propose that failure is a key factor in growth and success as both an artist and an educator. In this work, I examine the consequence of failure in my life, and aim to reduce the fear of imperfection stemming from the artistic process.
Using salvaged generic ceramic to articulate conformity, I reference memorable quotes and narratives I was told in an attempt to make me conform while in the education system.
![*Yet to Meet*, installation view](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/holly-brennan/40eaf1c7a1-1684755677/1-hollybrennan-1-1500x-q90.jpg)
Yet to Meet, installation view
![*Composition 1*, salvaged stoneware ceramic, onglaze detail and silicone](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/holly-brennan/cdbb57ce01-1684755040/2-hollybrennan-2-1500x-q90.jpg)
Composition 1, salvaged stoneware ceramic, onglaze detail and silicone
![*Composition 5*, salvaged stoneware ceramic, with onglaze detail](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/holly-brennan/8f50ed3a82-1684754843/3-hollybrennan3-1500x-q90.jpg)
Composition 5, salvaged stoneware ceramic, with onglaze detail
![*Composition 3*, salvaged stoneware ceramic, with onglaze detail](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/holly-brennan/d4fd0b3980-1684756022/4-hollybrennan-4jpg-1500x-q90.jpg)
Composition 3, salvaged stoneware ceramic, with onglaze detail
![*Yet to Meet*, salvaged stoneware ceramic, onglaze detail and silicone](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/holly-brennan/d57d40fbbc-1684754843/6-hollybrennan6-1500x-q90.jpg)
Yet to Meet, salvaged stoneware ceramic, onglaze detail and silicone
![*Composition 6*, salvaged stoneware ceramic, onglaze detail and silicone](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/holly-brennan/e7b4004198-1684756706/6-hollybrennan-5-1500x-q90.jpg)
Composition 6, salvaged stoneware ceramic, onglaze detail and silicone
Teaching Placements
Coolmine Community School, Consilla, Dublin 15
Castlecomer Community School, Kilkenny
Tyndall College, Carlow