Augmented Body, Altered Mind at Áras Éanna, Inis Oirr, 27-28 September, 2024
Critically acclaimed artist AlanJames Burns presents an exciting interactive art experience on Inis Oírr this September.
Private viewing and workshop, 27 September (prebooked participants only)
Open to the public, 28 September, 11am – 3pm
The immersive artwork ‘Augmented Body Altered Mind’ will close the summer programme presented by Áras Éanna on Inis Oírr. Co-created in real time by the public, this interactive artwork explores the intersections between variations in the human brain, cognition, individual agency and the climate crisis.
The artwork has been co-created by AlanJames Burns (lead artist), Carys D. Coburn and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan (writing), Michael Riordan (composition), and collective Ibragim (digital visuals).
Accessibility
‘Augmented Body, Altered Mind’ has accessibility built into its design and the project team is committed to making the event as accessible as possible. A ‘Know Before You Go’ guide and accessibility statement will be available here, closer to the event.
Augmented Body, Altered Mind’ at Áras Éanna is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland Touring Award . The project was first commissioned by Carlow Arts Festival 2022 following the earlier development of a prototype Open Mind, Closed System for Carlow Arts Festival 2021. The work was developed further for The Earth Vision London 2022. The project has been funded and supported by Arts Council of Ireland, Arts and Disability Ireland, Arts Council England and Insight Centre for Data Analytics DCU.
