There is so much going on at Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh, County Cork Ireland that we thought it was time to create our own blog. In this space we can give you more detailed information on upcoming events and post interviews with our Exhibiting Artists and Artists in Residence along with other goings-on in the artistic communities of Cobh and Cork.
Lana Slezic was awarded third prize in Portrait/Stories of the World Press Award 2008 for another body of work she completed on Women in Afghanistan.
Thursday, 10 April at 7:00pm we open "Tidal" a new exhibition by South African photographer, based in England, Michelle Sank (All are welcome to attend).
Michelle's exhibition was created in Cobh during her residency at Sirius in 2007. The photographs include images of the young people she met at the water's edge near Cork Harbour and also through her associations with Cobh Youth Services and other youth groups in the area. The photographs reveal not only the personalities of some of our local young people, but also illustrate how other cultures have recently moved into Ireland and the Cobh/Cork Area.
Last Friday night we hosted a sold out lecture by local Natural Historian, Jim Wilson. Jim completed a 6-week trip on the cruise liner Marco Polo in Dec 07/Jan 08 as the Expedition Ornithologist. This lecture was so popular that he has agreed to schedule another date with Sirius in the near future. If you would like to be informed when this next lecture will take place please visit Sirius Arts Centre's website or send an email to: cobharts@iol.ie. Aside from Jim's blog site he also maintains another website at: www.irishwildlife.net
In March and April we hosted West Cork based video artist, David Ian Bickley. David was also working on research for future exhibitions and while at Sirius had two video installations at St. Finbar's Cathedral in Cork City, "Golgatha" and "Calvary" as part of Holy Week in the Cathedral.
In April we exhibited "Forsaken" by Lana Slezic in commemoration of International Women's Day 2008. Ms. Slezic gave a tour of her exhibition on opening night, it was a rare opportunity to hear first hand about this award winning photographer's experiences while living in Afghanistan for 2 years.
Lana Slezic was awarded third prize in Portrait/Stories of the World Press Award 2008 for another body of work she completed on Women in Afghanistan.
Thursday, 10 April at 7:00pm we open "Tidal" a new exhibition by South African photographer, based in England, Michelle Sank (All are welcome to attend).
Michelle's exhibition was created in Cobh during her residency at Sirius in 2007. The photographs include images of the young people she met at the water's edge near Cork Harbour and also through her associations with Cobh Youth Services and other youth groups in the area. The photographs reveal not only the personalities of some of our local young people, but also illustrate how other cultures have recently moved into Ireland and the Cobh/Cork Area.
Michelle Sank won third prize in the National Portrait Gallery Prize in 2007 . Her work is also currently being exhibited in the "Discoveries of the Meeting Place" exhibition at Fotofest in the United States. Fotofest, based in Houston Texas is one of the most prestigious Bi-Annual photography events in America. Michelle's most recent publication, "Becomming" is available from Belfast Exposed Gallery.
Last Friday night we hosted a sold out lecture by local Natural Historian, Jim Wilson. Jim completed a 6-week trip on the cruise liner Marco Polo in Dec 07/Jan 08 as the Expedition Ornithologist. This lecture was so popular that he has agreed to schedule another date with Sirius in the near future. If you would like to be informed when this next lecture will take place please visit Sirius Arts Centre's website or send an email to: cobharts@iol.ie. Aside from Jim's blog site he also maintains another website at: www.irishwildlife.net
In Februrary 08 we hosted Irish Installation artist and musician, Aileen Lambert in our residency programme. Aileen was on a research and development visit gathering information for a new exhibition which will be held in the Sirius Arts Centre later this year.
In March and April we hosted West Cork based video artist, David Ian Bickley. David was also working on research for future exhibitions and while at Sirius had two video installations at St. Finbar's Cathedral in Cork City, "Golgatha" and "Calvary" as part of Holy Week in the Cathedral.
More updates soon on music and other events at Sirius Arts Centre. We hope you will come check back to this site frequently for information on our upcoming events and details on the artists we are engaging with. Remember you can always send us feedback at cobharts@iol.ie
Best wishes
Peggy Sue Amison
Director
Sirius Arts Centre
