“Stephen O’Connell has chosen the theme of colour for his gallery’s inaugural exhibition, and has invited makers who employ a strong sense of it in their work including glass artist Scott Benefield, wood-turned bowls by Roger Bennett and wall hangings by Muriel Beckett. Working on Finnish floor looms, Beckett designs and weaves her pieces using natural materials, particularly wool and linen. Her process involves building up line upon line of thread with the shuttle, merging colours which move from dark to light.” From Design Portfolio, Irish Arts Review. Summer 2023.