Miss Belfast by Amber Rossi
The University of Liverpool’s Irish Institute is hosting an exhibition dedicated to showcasing the talent of recently graduated female artists from Northern Ireland.
exhibition, ‘Visions of the future: Northern Ireland’s young women artists It will be held at the Irish Cultural Center in Hammersmith, London, and will be on display from Thursday until the 1st.cent February and Friday 29thth march.
The Good Friday Agreement was signed more than 25 years ago, and this exhibition presents the voices of a new generation of women in Northern Ireland who grew up in a post-conflict society recovering after decades of violence.
The exhibition is curated by Belfast’s ArtisAnn Gallery, which has a reputation for supporting emerging and graduate artists.
The Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool is recognized as a world leader in the study of Irish history and culture. The Institute provides a platform for Irish and Northern Irish artists to promote their work and has a strong track record of delivering artistic projects that showcase and highlight the links between Ireland and Northern Ireland across the UK and Europe. I did.
Professor Pete Sharlow, director of the Ireland Institute, said: ‘The Institute challenges the invisibility of communities and groups. “That’s why, considering there are more male artists than female artists.” In terms of art production, we will hold an exhibition focusing on female artists.
“Funding from Ulster University’s Department of Foreign Affairs and support from the Irish Cultural Center is greatly appreciated. In particular, they provide a space to redress our vision of inclusivity and the reality of inadequate support for careers. Because we share a need for women artists who should no longer be working in the corner. ”
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Dr Anne McVeigh, co-owner of Artisan Gallery, said: The work produced by these newcomers is remarkable both for its technical prowess and the breadth of new ideas. This very diverse show has two things in common with him. It’s all new graduates, all of the best quality, and every indication is that they’ll be the “names” of the future. ”
Irish Ambassador to the UK Martin Fraser commented: “On behalf of the Irish Government, I am delighted to be supporting this exciting exhibition of fresh Irish talent at the Irish Cultural Center in London. Ireland’s reputation as a cultural treasure trove is well known around the world. The artists featured here not only brilliantly reflect this, but also continue to enhance its global reputation. We are thrilled to have such a wide platform to not only preserve our great traditions, but also showcase the important role they play in reflecting society.”
Sian Smith, Ulster Presents Program Manager at Ulster University, said: “It’s always exciting for us to find new ways to support artists who have graduated from Belfast School of Art, and to work with local independent art galleries and other organizations to do this.”These Island Universities , is an important means by which we continue to support artists’ careers beyond their studies. We are very excited to be working with the University of Liverpool to introduce audiences to amazing work by exemplary female artists. ”
This project is supported by the Irish Government’s Strategic Diaspora Development Fund and Ulster University.
The exhibition will be held at the Irish Cultural Center, 5 Black’s Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9DT. Free viewing is available from February 1st to March 29th, Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm.