The Studio
Filmbase- 29/09/2014 - 02/10/2014 This show involved a three day long performance piece which resulted in an exhibition of work created on site by the artist and public participants. The performance aims to communicate a message promoting personal empowerment in overcoming mental health difficulties. The aim of this project is to encourage an open dialogue about mental health and break away from internalising depression. Depression is paralysing. It has been a huge obstacle in my life. I see this project as a chance to come out of my comfort zone and open myself up. To work out my past through my art and use it as a self administered therapy. |
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To approach paintings like puzzles to put together and solve, through anger and discomfort to peace and understanding, I would like to create an expressive and immediate body of work that will help me understand and map out my issues. Like the internal struggle of one who is depressed, painting as a process is usually not seen, kept under wraps. By making the struggle of the creative process visible to the public I would like to encourage people to express themselves more freely, to start talking, shed their shame and open up.
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Exhibition of Prints & Drawings
White Lady Gallery - 26/04/2014 An Exhibition of Prints and Drawings was a showcase of my work and its place in the local creative scene. Themes ranged from religion and sexuality to depression and self image. Many of the pieces were already familiar to dubliners through my paste ups and stickers. The show was opened by Alan Clarke and featured performances from some fantastic local acts including The Hot Sprockets, TemperMental MissElayneous, Tic Til Friday, Tongue Bundle, The Fibbs and more. This rock and roll vibe turned the show into a real celebration of art, music and creativity. |
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JTB
NCAD Student Gallery - 02/02/2012 This self titled show was my first solo show. A non commercial show, it gave me the opportunity to express the body of work that I was developing outside of any academic structures and without the pressure to sell. The environment I created in the gallery, with the brown paper and recurring patterns on the wall reflected the particular aesthetic that had become prevalent in my work. Pieces featured painted on frames and were cropped at odd angles, emulating the look of the stickers that popularised my work around Dublin |
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