The University of Atypical is delighted to invite you to the long-awaited exhibition strangely disjointed & idiosyncratic by artist Dara Condon.

Dara Condon was the recipient of the University of Atypical’s Graduate Award 2019 and we’re pleased to see this promising graduate’s exhibition realised. Dara’s inspiration derives from eclectic pools of thought drawing on scientific theories, sacred symbols and forms, mythology and the power of the natural world.

This is Dara’s first solo exhibition and he has created an environment that explores how the mind processes visual information on a conscious and subconscious level. This new body of work forms a constellation of art forms drawing from the artists life and his experience of the mind, memory and mental health.

Gilly Campbell, Head of Community Arts & Education, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, commented, “I’m delighted to see this exhibition from Dara Condon open at the University of Atypical.  This is Dara’s first solo exhibition, offering the artist that all important next step in his professional, artistic career.  After such a long period of galleries being closed due to restrictions, it’s heartening to see them re-open and enthusiastically welcome the public back to see art up close and personal.  There are so many terrific exhibitions going on in galleries across Northern Ireland and I would encourage everyone to go along and support your local gallery this summer.”

Artist in Conversation: Dara Condon, 29 July 2021, 1pm – 2pm

Booking required – limited numbers are permitted on site, please include your access requirements when booking your place. To book click HERE or email administration@universityofatypical.org

Dara Condon is a Belfast based artist originally from Donegal. He studied fine art at Ulster University graduating in 2019. He was the recipient of the graduate residency award by Digital Arts Studio 2019, Belfast. Condon is a multidisciplinary artist and performed in Jan McCullough’s film Vision Board Part “Dissolving Histories: New Narratives”

This will be my first solo show.  I have created a large ceramic wall piece of a brain.  Intricate patterns representing thought processes, images relating to memories, thoughts, hurts and love. Tiny faces of those that I hold dear in my memory.  I want to depict the flaws of the brain, the void or mental blocks.  But also, a celebration of art and the impact it has on the mind, the healing, almost like a large tree with foliage intertwining.  Art instilling hope. A burgeoning creativity to counterbalance the destructiveness. This will be my main piece.

Gallery tours & audio described tours are available. To book a tour of our current exhibition email us including your access requirements when booking your place. administration@universityofatypical.org.