A major art exhibition in Dublin Castle draws inspiration from the poetry of Wicklow writer Jane Clarke. The exhibition features new textile and multimedia artworks created by fifteen artists from Element15. These works aim to visually express the poet‘s impactful words, which resonate throughout the exhibition in a sound installation.
Titled “Roots – a dialogue in textile and poetry,” the exhibition addresses universal themes of living, loving, and dying. It explores the connections between different art forms, illustrating how memory, imagination, emotion, and ideas can be transformed into expressions that touch people’s hearts and minds.
The link between words and textiles is deeply rooted in language. Both ‘text’ and ‘textile’ derive from the Latin word ‘texere,’ which means to weave, write, and tell a story.
Clarke commented on the exhibition, stating, “It opens doors into memory, emotion, ideas and possibilities.”
The public has responded positively to the fusion of poetry and artwork. Many visitors have recommended the exhibition to friends or returned for a second look.
Maureen Kennelly, director of the Arts Council, officially launched the exhibition. She noted that it exemplifies how artistic collaboration can create something new, miraculous, and magical.
The exhibition is free to enter and will be open until January 19, 2025.
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