A solo exhibition by - Julia Dlugosz

MTU Registrar’s Prize 2025, supported by MTU Arts Office

James Barry Exhibition Centre, MTU Bishopstown, Cork  

MTU Arts Office presents the debut solo exhibition by - Julia Dlugosz, MTU CCAD BA Hons Fine Art 2023, as part of the annual MTU Registrar’s Prize, selected by MTU Registrar & Vice President for Academic Affairs and supported by MTU Arts Office.

About Artist 

My practice explores the contrasts between past and present values, with my vessels honouring tradition while reflecting contemporary perspectives.

My current body of work draws inspiration from Ancient Egyptian representations of everyday life. The vessels they created, depict everything from simple activities to grand myths, which offer a unique insight into the past. This fascination led me to sketching everyday encounters to better understand modern-day routines. The resulting drawings now appear on my ceramics.

Primarily working with crank terracotta clay, I combine ceramics with traditional basket coiled lids to evoke the shape and purpose of mummification jars.

By blending contemporary design with Ancient Egyptian imagery, a dialogue between two distinct eras is created. This body of work is deeply personal to me. It aspires to connect people through the physicality of clay and the act of creating, inviting the viewer to become part of this vast shared human experience.