Born in Sweden, Annika Berglund moved to Ireland in 1991. She has been working in clay and exhibiting since 1999. Annika has participated in numerous exhibitions organized by Ceramics Ireland since 2002, exhibited in Sculpture in Context for three years and has participated in numerous other exhibitions, such as the RDS Craft Competition. She had her first solo exhibition in 2006. She won prize for "Best Sculpture in the Garden" at Blooms in 2008 and the NUI student prize in 2010.

 Her work can found in the collections of the NUI (National University of Ireland), the Craft Council of Ireland, Microsoft Ireland and the Millcove Gallery Sculpture Garden.

She has recently finished a degree in Craft Design (Honour), in NCAD with First Class Honours

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 Statement:

My work revolves around explorations of the possibilities and limitations of ceramics as a medium. Much of my current work explores the dynamic between carefully controlled shapes and sections where the marks of the makings determine the final outcome. I also use black firing and different ways of smoke firing to achieve a finish where chance and the elements determine the final outcome. I have also started working in bronze and glass and see this as a source of new and exciting possibilities and inspiration

EDUCATION

2006-2010                     Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Craft Design, with First Cass
                                         honours, from NCAD Dublin, specialising in Ceramics

2004-2006                     Higher Diploma (BTEC) in Fine Art and Ceramics, 
                                         Bray Senior College  
             
1995-2005                     Travelled occasionally to attend a range of shorter specialized
                                         ceramics courses in Britain, France and Italy

2002-2003                     Certificate in Visual Education, 1 year course at Dun Laoghaire
                                         Institute of Art and Design

1987-1990                     Bachelor of Art at Stockholm University, Literature and French
                                 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS                                   

2006                               Signal Arts Centre, Bray. Co Wicklow

GROUP EXHIBITIONS 

 2010                               Art of Clay at Gallery Zozimus, Francis Street, Dublin 8

2009                               Ceramics at the Hallward.  Merrion Sq.  Dublin
                                         Sculpture in Context. National Botanical Gardens.  Dublin
                                         Art of Clay at Gallery Zozimus, Francis Street, Dublin 8
                                         Sculpture in Context. National Botanical Gardens.  Dublin

2008                               Ceramics Ireland Show, Dalkey Castle.  Co. Dublin
                                         Plan Expo at the RDS,  Dublin
                                         Sculpture in Context. National Botanical Gardens.  Dublin
                                         Sculpture Garden at Bloom 2008

2007                                Sculpture in Context. National Botanical Gardens.  Dublin
                                         Ceramics Ireland Show, Dalkey Castle.  Co. Dublin
                                         Plan Expo at the RDS,  Dublin

2006                               Sea Change, solo show at the Signal Arts Centre, Bray, Co.
                                         Wicklow.
                                         Sculpture in Context, National Botanical Gardens, Dublin
                                         Ceramic Ireland Show, Dalkey Castle. Co. Dublin
                                         Plan Expo at the RDS.  Dublin
                                         The Collect Art Exhibition, Dalkey Castle Co. Dublin
                                         7 Ceramic Artists @ the OSB Galleries, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow

2005                               Ceramics Ireland Show, Dalkey Castle.  Co. Dublin
                                         Plan Expo at the RDS.  Dublin
                                        Christmas Show at the OSB Gallery, Enniskerry.  Co. Wicklow

AWARDS 

2010                               The National University Ireland Art and Design Prize 2010

2008                               Best Craft in the Garden at Bloom 2008, awarded by The Crafts
                                        Council of Ireland

COLLECTIONS

                                        Craft Council of Ireland Collection, Microsoft Ireland Collection,
                                        Milltown Gallery Sculpture Garden, NUI collection, Private
                                        Collections.

COMMISSIONS 

2006                             Winner of design competition for a travelling trophy for the talent
                                      competition Scléip held by Gaelscoileanna Teo, with runner up
                                      prizes delivered every year.