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Back at Work

After a busy summer working with students and marking, I am back at work for my exhibition.

During summer I have taken notes and drafted and sketched ideas. I have also refined the aims of this specific exhibition and considered opportunities for the future development of this project.

So, to summarise my thoughts:

The November exhibition will be inspired to and focused on two myths: Asharays and Ceasg (or Maighdean Mhara).

The techniques that I will use are: instant photography, cyanotype on fabric, digital collage.

Lead installations will be part of the exhibitions.

Texts (possibly on screen)

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