Des Dillon provides a guide to a selection of his latest work.
From Clonmel in County Tipperary Des Dillon has been making art from a young age. He began using glue to stick things together before learning to sew. He now creates intricate pieces in fabric which each tell a story.
At the exhibition now in Clonmel his intricate sewing skills are evident in the pieces on display.
'Family Tree' reflects the journey through life. It features five children, three girls and two boys, which subconsciously depicts the makeup of the artist's own family. The 3-D piece is made from stretchy fabric, which Des Dillon fashions from long johns. The piece is currently for sale for around £3,000.
'Stepping Stones' depicts children crossing a stream on rocks and was inspired by visits to Glengarra Wood as a child. It represents changes in life, jumping from situation to situation. This piece was already sold at a price of £2,000.
'Tumbleweed Stumble' is a spinning circular piece which merges sky and earth and is for sale at £2,000.
'They Know Their Craft From Birth' depicts hands which gradually become spiders in a spider's web.
'Lullaby' is a very tactile, free-standing piece and depicts a mother and child lying in a hammock. The piece is currently for sale for around £2,000.
'Shellter' depicts a body in a fetal position inside a re-energising shell. The piece is currently for sale for around £500.
This episode of The Late Late Show was broadcast on 15 March 1996. The presenter is Gay Byrne.
