Midlands artist’s new multidisciplinary solo exhibition

Midlands artist Ciara Tuite has brought a blast of colour and poetic words to the wonderful OPW building, The Cowshed Theatre at the Farmleigh Estate, Dublin with her new multidisciplinary solo show.

This is the artist's fourth solo exhibition and it was launched on Saturday, July 6, by Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin, Donna Cooney.

The exhibition highlights Ciara's journey toward minimalism and letting go of the attachment and preciousness towards certain mnemonic objects in our lives that often weigh us down despite their happy memories.

The show invites us all to explore the transformative power in 'letting go', to potentially make space for what is more important - connecting to nature, the self and the present moment.

Originally from Longford, Ciara is a visual artist and writer with a background in Journalism, Performing Arts and Fine Art. She has also travelled extensively and spent time amongst Aboriginal artists in Australia, Butoh dancers in Scandinavia, researching Refugee Camps in Palestine and recently studying movement in Rishikesh, India. Ciara is a former artist in residence at Abbey Road Studio, Luan Gallery, Athlone, and recently joined as a new artist in resident at Engage Studios, Co. Longford

As an artist, Ciara is conscious of sustainability as she investigates the idea of becoming more minimal. She is continuing to highlight the recurrent theme in her work of 'body memory', prompting us to remember when we were more minimal beings, lighter in 'stuff ', yet richer in spirit.

People will resonate with the universal themes in this engaging display of art. Most houses in Ireland have an attic or a cupboard full of childhood memorabilia and personal artefacts.

"It is quite touching to see how people resonate with the paintings and words and to hear their personal stories about the overwhelming task of clearing out the attic of perhaps a deceased relative; deciding 'what to keep' and 'what to throw', trying to find that balance. It seems to be a familiar story for so many,” she said.

'Heavy Stuff, Light Us' is a breath of fresh air as the artist uses visual art to highlight the relevant topic of 'letting go' and reconnecting back to the Now and Nature. The show is in its final week and not to be missed. It runs until July 28. Weds - Sun: 11-5pm