Freedom of Choice

Women of diverse ages, arts experiences and social backgrounds participated in the residency which resulted in Freedom of Choice – a body of work which gives a glimpse into these women’s lives. The artwork created shows their personalised take on health/wellbeing and journeys of healing whilst world politics, Covid and environmental issues impacted global health, families and
communities. During a week-long artist residency, women processed ideas and held discussions on healing connections through nature, unseen homelessness in Ireland, the human body, recovery from trauma, communication between patient and medical staff, women and violence, gender, patriarchal systems, fertility, sexuality, women’s working rights in the arts industry and the role of feminism. These along with other concerns were processed through drawing and mixed media, with a creative oversight by exhibition curator Clodagh Kelly.
Freedom of Choice and its many themes will be further explored through a public participatory Discussion Panel and Creative Workshop on Thursday 19 January, details below. Participatory Artists:

Julie Duane, Eileen Keane, Lucy O’Sullivan, Mia Thompson, Donna Mae Linton, Líadan (Lí) Ní
Chearbhaill, Mary Goggins, Nina Raeside, Reilly, Rosemary Noonan, Clodagh Kelly.

Official opening Saturday 14 January, 5pm. All welcome.
Supported by KCC First Fortnight Bursary and Riverbank Arts Centre