Afterlight
exhibition opens at Artlink
22.03.23
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AN intriguing new solo
exhibition exploring the passing of time by Sligo-based
visual artist Stephanie McGowan will be showcased in the
Saldanha Gallery, Artlink Fort Dunree, from Saturday
25th March up until 23rd April 2023. |
Entitled ‘Afterlight’, the
new exhibition encompasses painting, drawing, sculpture
and installation, bringing together artworks created by
Stephanie who is drawn to the meeting point of
polarities including life and death.
Stephanie McGowan gained a distinction in her Fine Arts
degree from the Sligo Institute of Technology in 2017
and was selected for the RDS Visual Art Awards. She
completed a Masters in Contemporary Art Practice at the
University of Edinburgh in 2018, during which time she
also took part in a ‘Tropical Lab’ residency in
Singapore. |
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Stephanie McGowan, Visual
Art Awards 2017 at RDS. Image By Mark Stedman. |
Stephanie says that
‘Afterlight’ refers to the soft, diffuse light that
remains after the sun has set, and can also mean a view
of past events. Speaking ahead of her new solo
exhibition at Artlink Fort Dunree, she said: “I chose to
name my new exhibition ‘Afterlight’ as it can mean a
view of past events. Indeed, all of the works on show
begin as photos and memories, so looking back on them
and allowing these past moments to emerge in a new way
becomes the ‘Afterlight’."
Artlink Project Co-ordinator Rebecca Strain said:
“McGowan’s new body of work forms part of a recent
ongoing theme at Artlink, exploring life’s rhythms,
times when we are quiet and reflective and other times
when we are productive and need to share the fruits of
our labour.
Stephanie’s use of threads and wools in her artwork adds
texture and depth, and creates a variety of very
interesting and dynamic effects; from delicate and
intricate embroidery in her paintings to larger scale
installations that dominate a space.”
Martha McCulloch, Artlink Project Co-ordinator added:
“This exhibition follows on from the work we have been
doing with Irish Hospice Foundation, creating spaces
where people can feel safe to talk about loss. Visitors
to Stephanie’s new exhibition will be moved by her use
of immersive techniques to create a memorable and
thought-provoking experience.
And of course, it is always exciting to see contemporary
artists like Stephanie pushing the boundaries of
traditional mediums and exploring new ways of engaging
with audiences!”
The open event for the ‘Afterlight’ exhibition takes
place at 2pm on Saturday 25th March and runs up until
23rd April 2023 with free admission daily from 10:30am
to 4:30pm. For further information visit
www.artlink.ie or
call 0838696513. |
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