Opening Reception Friday 6 June, 6 – 9pm • Curated by Anne Montgomery

Five artists based in Ireland have been invited by Carlow Arts Festival to create a work in response to Joana Vasconcelos’ Valkyrie Enxoval, working with collaborators of their choice. This exhibition charts their journey to the finished work and will include notebooks, photographs, prototypes, samples and statements that illustrate the process and the narrative of each collaboration.

Collaborations:

Printer and weaver Trish Belford with designer Dr Barbara Dass

Basketmaker Joe Hogan with fibre artist Suzie Sullivan

Textile and ceramic artist, Inga Hamilton with a team of potters and weavers

Artist and teacher Helen Robbins with gentleman’s tailors Tom and Michael Johnston of Tullow Artist and lecturer Tara Ní Nualláin with perspex and laser engraver Colin Power