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Buncrana artist exhibits in Derry
28.11.13
AN exhibition by
award-winning Buncrana artist Daire Irwin will open
tomorrow as part of the City of Culture programme in
Derry.
'Retrospect' will take place in the former Bloody
Sunday Trust building in Shipquay Street.
The exhibition which explores the history of the
Troubles "is both moving and powerful in its
depiction of local historic events" say the
curators. The artist, now based in Dublin and
currently showing in the Irish Museum of
Contemporary Art, said exhibiting in Derry was a
milestone that had "particular resonance" for him. |
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One of the pieces by Daire Irwin that
will be on show in Derry. |
"It's the first solo
show I will have in Derry, which has a special place
in my heart as it's the largest city close to
Buncrana where I grew up. I also attended the
university for four years here before moving to
study in Germany and then setting up my studio in
Dublin.
"It has a sort of a homecoming feeling for me. I
usually show my work in Dublin and abroad, so I'm
delighted to show the work to friends and family who
normally don't see it in person. Daire's Derry
exhibition depicts work directly influenced by the
history of the city and the Troubles.
Culture Company arts in education advisor Noelle
McAlinden added: "(Daire's) works are courageous in
scale and subject matter and he is an artist who
references a painful past in time and history, in a
space that is emotionally charged." The young
Buncrana man was recently named the youngest
recipient of the Whytes award at the Annual RHA show
in Dublin. 'Restrospect' will run for one week from
November 29. |
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