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ROOTS exhibition has launched in Dublin Castle

The project we have worked on for more than sixteen months has finally been launched into the world and now it must stand on its own. We are very proud and happy with the way ROOTS, an exhibition of textile and multi media artworks, has come together in the wonderful gallery space of The Coach House, Dublin Castle. It is early days but, so far, the reaction from visitors has been uniquely responsive to the words of the poet, the artists written words and the artworks themselves.

We were honoured to have Maureen Kennelly, Director, The Arts Council, perform the opening ceremony on Thursday, 3rd October. She spoke of the importance of collaborations between artists … “The thing I love most about the role that I have is observing connections between artists. How something new and miraculous and magical can be made by artistic collaboration and this evening you have the perfect example of it.”

The works in this exhibition all come from the heart and from the deep well of memory and emotion that Jane Clarke’s writing drew forth in us. Whilst dealing with the everyday acts of living life, her poetry has the ability to touch us all in subtle, tender ways. We hope you get a chance to experience it yourself.