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." |
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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. |
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‘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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