New exhibition
opens at Artlink Fort Dunree
28.06.23
A thought-provoking new
solo exhibition exploring humanity’s relationship with
the environment by interdisciplinary artist Fiona
Mulholland has opened in the Saldanha Gallery, Artlink
Fort Dunree. It will be showcased up until 23rd July as
part of the Earagail Arts Festival 2023.
Entitled ‘In Search of Pearls & Future Fossils’, the
exhibition features an intriguing collection of
photographic and sculptural works that delve into our
complex connection with the natural and human-made
world. |
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Visitors enjoying Fiona
Mulholland’s new solo exhibition ‘In Search of Pearls &
Future Fossils’. |
Speaking at the open event
for her new exhibition, Fiona said: “’In Search of
Pearls & Future Fossils’ is an exploration of our
increasingly fragile relationship with the environment.
“With a growing awareness of the profound impact of
human activities on our planet, I examine the
omnipresent flotsam, detritus, and waste that lines the
shores of Donegal – shedding a light on the consequences
of our human generated ‘natural’ waste. During these
uncertain times, I hope that my artworks act as visual
cues – prompting the public to reflect on humanity’s
relationship with the environment and question our
feelings towards resilience, renewal and repair.
“As an avid hiking enthusiast and dedicated collector of
natural and found objects, I draw inspiration from my
passions – infusing them into my creative pursuits. My
sculptural works deconstruct formal elements, presenting
new configurations which interweave conflicting
narratives of ‘nature’ and ‘culture’”. |
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Visitor enjoying Fiona
Mulholland’s new solo exhibition ‘In Search of Pearls &
Future Fossils’. |
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The open event took place
on Saturday 24th June and the exhibition, In Search of
Pearls & Future Fossils, runs until 23rd July with free
admission daily from 10:30am to 4:30pm. For further
information visit
www.artlink.ie . |
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