Irish Energy was an exhibition of contemporary Irish artists in Berlin in 2024, which had as its departure point the connections of the Germany artist Joseph Beuys to Ireland, taking its name from one of the artist’s sculptures. The exhibition touched upon topics of landscape, ecology, shamanism, magic and socio-political agency. I was involved the initial curatorial work around the exhibition along with curator & artist ︎︎︎Sheena Malone, including the conceptual framework and the identification and invitation of artists. Following this development stage I needed to withdraw my curatorial participation due to clashing commitments. Sheena Malone continued as sole curator and realised the final exhibition. The exhibition took place in the gallery ︎︎︎Die möglichkeit einer Insel in Berlin-Mitte and artists involved included Myfanwy Frost-Jones, Saidhbhín Gibson, Shane Hynan, Seoidín O’Sullivan, and Laura Skehan, along with works by myself and Malone.
Exhibition: Irish Energy, 2024. Venue: Die möglichkeit einer Insel, Berlin (Germany).The exhibition was part of Zeitgeist Irland 24, an initative of Culture Ireland and the Embassy of Ireland in Germany.