Dhírigh mo chleachtas go dtí seo ar na saincheisteanna sóisialta agus eacnamaíocha i mo phobal. Thug an chónaitheacht seo deis dom tuilleadh forbartha a dhéanamh ar mo chuid oibre trí ábhair imní chomhshaoil a thabhairt isteach. Rinne mé staidéar ar chaonach Sphagnum, bunús na bportach agus na dtailte portaigh go léir. Bhí an deis agam suíomh chomh hálainn sin a fhiosrú, agus leanfaidh mé ar aghaidh le mo chuid imscrúduithe. Bhí Alannah agus Emma fáilteach agus chuir siad ar mo shuaimhneas mé le linn mo chéad chónaitheachta. Tá áiseanna priontáill acu a leanfaidh mé ag úsáid mar bhall Interface. Cuirfidh sé seo ar mo chumas páirt a ghlacadh in imeachtaí eagraithe amach anseo agus ceangal a dhéanamh le healaíontóirí áitiúla eile. Tá mé thar a bheith buíoch as a bheith roghnaithe mar an 2025 ATU céimí Interface Inagh cónaitheoir. Onóir a bhí ann, agus bhain mé fíorthaitneamh as mo chuid ama ansin.
My practice to date has focused on the social and economic issues in my community. This residency allowed me to further develop my work by introducing environmental concerns. I studied Sphagnum moss, the foundation of all bogs and peatlands. Having the opportunity to explore such a beautiful location was inspiring, and I will continue my investigations. Alannah and Emma were welcoming and put me at ease during my first residency. They have printmaking facilities that I will continue to use as an Interface member. This will enable me to participate in future organised events and connect with other local artists. I am immensely grateful for being selected as the 2025 ATU graduate Interface Inagh resident. It was an honour, and I have truly enjoyed my time there.
In association with ATU SDCA
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