Our Place Kerry Exhibition, Kerry County Museum, 20 Sept - 20 Oct, 2024

An electrifying neon sign featuring a diverse group of abstract figures, each uniquely shaped and glowing in vibrant colours. The figures, representing a diverse range of people, are set against a dark, velvety backdrop, with their light reflecting softly on the floor and curtain behind. To the right, the words 'Our Place' are illuminated in bold, neon letters. Our Place, exhibition image, credit: Daniel Obina Moses, AlanJames Burns, Sinead McCann, Orla Basquille.

A national art exhibition showcasing creativity, inclusion, and diverse voices from Dublin and Kerry.

Opening on Culture Night, Friday 20 Sept 2024.

 

‘Our Place’ is a socially engaged art project in collaboration with Saint John of God Community Services.

Led by artists AlanJames Burns and Sinead McCann, and Co-created with Patrick Fitzgerald, David Dean and Laura Hickey.

In collaboration with Afeefah Memon, Aaron Doherty, Chloe Larkin, Daniel Obina Moses, Dillon McKeon, Doris Delaney, Ethan Browne, Ethan Deane, Finhas Tekeste, Gary McEnroe, Ian Coleman Horgan, Jordan, Kate McNamara, Katie Mahony, Meagan Lyons, Michaela Firlong, Niamh Cronin, Palumi, Sam D’Allesandro, Sasha Fitzgerald, Tony Davis, Trines, Wiktoria Porebreska. Supported by staff in Saint John of God Liffey Services, Dublin, and Skills for Life, Kerry.

Our Place is a multi-sensory installation that explores themes of happiness, human rights, and belonging. The installation features an immersive sound artwork played through 10 speakers, a vibrant neon artwork, and tactile light artworks. The exhibition features distinct sensory areas with both group and individual seating. Exhibition accessibility additionally includes Lámh sign language video, braille, audio and captioned descriptions.

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