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Drawing with Altitude II at Fort Dunree 03.07.24

ARTLINK Fort Dunree is delighted to announce ‘Drawing with Altitude II’, a exhibition by Dr Karen Rann, will run up to Sunday, 28th July 2024. Situated on the scenic west coast of the Inishowen Peninsula, the exhibition revisits the historic landscape of Mullagharry, where early experiments in contour mapping by ordnance survey hill-sketchers began in 1839.

Karen, a visual artist and cartographic historian, has dedicated years to exploring the hill-sketchers’ activities through walking, sketching, and model making. Visitors to the new exhibition will have the opportunity to meet the artist and engage in a series of immersive activities, including guided walks, informative talks, and hands-on making sessions, all designed to rediscover Inishowen’s rolling hills through the eyes of a mapmaker.

Reflecting on her journey, Karen said: "During my PhD research, the significance of the Inishowen Peninsula in the history of the ordnance survey became really evident to me. This new exhibition is therefore a continuation of my exploration of these local landscapes and their mapping stories, highlighting the intricate beauty of contour lines and their historical context."
Drawing with Altitude II at Artlink Fort Dunree
Exhibition highlights include:

• Symposium (July 27th and 28th): Featuring presentations by Dr Rann, OS200 Project team members and local artists and historians. Includes walking-talks led by Karen Rann, Sharon Porter, Mhairi Sutherland, and John Hegarty.

• Evening Pub Quiz (July 27th at 7pm): Hosted by quiz master Tommy McCardle at The Laurentic Bar, exploring local mapping, oral history, geography and place names.

• Participatory Sessions: In collaboration with ‘Feel Good Fortnight’, Karen will be offering workshops for young people, using materials, techniques and equipment from her exhibition. The sessions are designed for curious minded and fun-loving young people.
‘Making Mountains’ workshop
Artlink project coordinator Martha McCulloch said: “Coinciding with ‘Drawing with Altitude II’, Artlink invited artists to interpret the theme The Hills of Donegal, through various mediums, showcasing the rugged beauty of these stunning landscapes. This exhibition is on show in the mezzanine gallery at Fort Dunree.
“I’d therefore like to take this opportunity to encourage as many people as possible to visit the ‘Drawing with Altitude II’ exhibition at Artlink during July, and take part in its many associated activities and events that explore the unique and fascinating intersection of art, history, and cartography.”

For further information about ‘Drawing with Altitude II’ or upcoming exhibitions and events at Artlink Fort Dunree during July and August 2024, visit www.artlink.ie .
 
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