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Meshworking

Meshworking presents the work of seven emerging artists from various regions on the island of Ireland and the world, participating in the Master’s programme in Art and Environment (2003 – 24).

Inspired by anthropologist Tim Ingold’s use of ‘meshwork’ as a metaphor for the emergent and indeterminate nature of life in the Anthropocene, Meshworking highlights the relational dynamic between research processes and conceptual fabrication, organic and inorganic materials. Drawing on the knotted systems that underlie our everyday lifelines, Meshworking is explored through a diverse range of media, from sculpture to sound, virtual reality and installation.

Opening at 2 pm, on the 25th of November, at Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre, guest speakers include; Dr Orla McDonagh, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, TU Dublin and Judith Gilbert, Project Officer, Comhar na nOileán. Reflecting on the Meshworking exhibition, Ann Davoren, Director of Uillinn says

“We are really delighted to present this graduate exhibition showcasing this exciting and innovative Master’s programme. The work in the show is ambitious and inventive, reflecting the capability of this student group and the calibre of the programme, the first ever Master’s degree to be located in West Cork. As with the foundational BA in Visual Art Degree Programme located on Sherkin Island, this archipelagic master’s is a significant arts and cultural resource for this region and has extended the range of creative opportunities not only for islanders, but for the broader West Cork community.”

At a time when our earth systems and political frameworks are volatile and chaotic, this year’s exhibition gives form to our collective experience. Reflecting on bodies of water, oceanic thinking, intersectional environmentalism, relational entanglements and war, the exhibition captures the urgencies and intensities of life and living through climate change. The exhibition showcases the work of TU Dublin graduates– Dianne Curtin, D. Martins, Terry Farnell, Hina Khan, Niamh Seana Meehan, Niamh Ní Chearbhaill and Fiona Hayes.