Grass Roots; Marian Balfe, Angela Burchill, Colm Keady-Tabal, Gemma Kearney, Niall McCallum, Cillian Moynihan and Quantum Foam; Muine Bheag Arts, Carlow; 2021

I am co-founder of Muine Bheag Arts, an artist-run organisation based in Carlow which hosts a programme of exhibitions, workshops and events in the public realm. The second iteration of Grass Roots took place in 2022.

Grass Roots unfolds in public spaces throughout Muine Bheag, bringing together contributions from Marian Balfe, Angela Burchill, Colm Keady-Tabal, Gemma Kearney, Niall McCallum, Cillian Moynihan and Quantum Foam. The artists have been invited to respond to the town and engage with aspects of the Muine Bheag’s history, infrastructure and community. The works explore folklore, land ownership, identity and place.

Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Carlow Arts Office and Creative Ireland 

Images: Kate Bowe O’Brien