Meet the Artist - Video Series
As part of our online Gallery Learning Programme hear from artists in their studios and in conversation with other creatives from the comfort of your own home.
We will upload the conversations here as they happen, so keep an eye on this page for updates...
Gerry Blake in conversation with Darren Campion
Filmed on Friday the 25th May 2022.
Join artist Gerry Blake and writer Darren Campion in this online talk as they discuss the ideas and photographic approaches that led to the development of Blake's exhibition ‘Home Place’ which was shown in dlr Lexicon Gallery.
Saoirse Higgins in conversation with Mieke Vanmechelen
Filmed on Thursday10 March 2022.
In this video artist Saoirse Higgins and moving-image media and documentary film artist Mieke Vanmechelen explore Saoirse's work in the exhibition On Steady Ground/Unsteady Ground in dlr Municipal Gallery.
On Steady Ground/Unsteady Ground was a collaborative exhibition by artists Cora Cummins and Saoirse Higgins, awardees of a Visual Art Commission from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, funded by the Arts Council.
Cora Cummins in conversation with Mieke Vanmechelen
Filmed on Friday the 24th February 2022.
In this video artist Cora Cummins and moving-image media and documentary film artist Mieke Vanmechelen explore Cora's work in the exhibition On Steady Ground/Unsteady Ground in dlr Municipal Gallery.
On Steady Ground/Unsteady Ground was a collaborative exhibition by artists Cora Cummins and Saoirse Higgins, awardees of a Visual Art Commission from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, funded by the Arts Council.
Brian Fay in conversation with Rachael Gilbourne
Filmed on Friday the 4th December 2021.
A conversation with artist Brian Fay and curator Rachael Gilbourne on the impetus and themes explored in the exhibition 'A Mobile Living Thing'.
‘A Mobile Living Thing’ was a solo exhibition by artist Brian Fay that responded to four small paintings by Irish artist Mainie Jellett in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Collection in the Municipal Gallery, dlr LexIcon from the 2nd of October to the 5th of December 2021
Meet Gary Coyle
Filmed on Friday the 17th September 2021.
In this video Gary Coyle talks about the work in his exhibition 'On Returning', which was on show at dlr Municipal Gallery, from 24 July - 26 September 2021, and his long connection with his hometown of Dún Laoghaire. He talks about new departures in his work and working processes - inspired by Japanese Wood block prints of the 18th & 19th Centuries, images made on a computer using photo shop and a drawing tablet.
Followed by Q&A moderated by artist Claire Halpin
Meet Maree Hensey
Filmed on Friday the 7th May 2021.
In this video Maree walks us through an online tour of her studio, introduces her practice and gives a presentation of her current work; in particular the work in development over the last year. She also demonstrates some experimental techniques with plaster and Indian ink.
Followed by Q&A moderated by artist Claire Halpin.
Meet Michelle Boyle
Filmed on Friday the 9th April 2021.
Meet the painter Michelle Boyle as she shows us around her studio in Cavan and talks about how Covid lockdown brought a new approach to working outdoors to her studio practice. She will talk about her materials and processes and working in oils and watercolours through a presentation of recent and current works and projects.
Followed by a Q& A moderated by artist Claire Halpin.
Meet Myra Jago
Filmed on Friday the 19th March 2021.
Meet the artist oil painter Myra Jago in her studio to get an insight into her studio practice. Hear how she makes surfaces, her silk/printing set up before painting, her materials and techniques and her admiration for magnets. She also talks about past and upcoming works.
Artist Claire Halpin moderated the Q & A.
Meet the Paper Conservation Studio
Filmed on Friday the 5th February 2021.
Meet Dr. Patrick McBride, conservator and founder of The Paper Conservation Studio and Ciara McQueirns, conservator in this studio visit.
They discuss the work of the studio which specialises in the conservation, restoration and preservation of paper based fine art materials including watercolours, prints, drawings, collages, posters and ephemera, as well as archival documents.
Examples of the fascinating recent project of a Self Portrait engraving by William Hogarth are included in this online studio visit, presentation and short demonstration of materials.
Artist Claire Halpin moderated the Q & A.
Meet Brian Fay
Filmed on Friday the 4th of December 2020
Artist Brian Fay walks us through a tour of his studio, chats about his work and upcoming projects.
Artist Claire Halpin moderated the Q&A.