Úna, a mixed media artist, grew up in Kerry but is now based in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan.Her work is influenced by her background in communication and personal development, as well as her concerns for the environment and worryingly fast pace of consumption and subsequent waste. Using mainly re-purposed textiles for their rich narrative, the pieces are quirky, instantly recognisable but always thought provoking. Through her labour intensive work she explores our emotional relationship with Time, Materials and Heritage.She studied at NCAD and graduated with a first class (hons) degree in Textile Art and Artefact. This was the culmination of a long journey of exploring art as a language of expression.Having previously attained a BA (Hons) Mgt from the…