Carl Doran
The artist offered a free ‘sketch and draw’ service to the public, working from a desk at the local bank.
The public brought in objects, which were deposited with the artist for a week. At the end of the project,
donors received their objects back along with a complimentary drawing of the object.
Ilja Karilampi
An installation at the local hair salon featured a mish-mash of cultural references, using drawings,objects and magazine cuttings. A text upon a door featured a verse from local poet Michael D. Ryan.
Upon entering the installation space, viewers were often treated to an impromptu performance
as the artist enacted the daily routine of sweeping up masses of hair from the floor.
Paul Aherne
On a building scheduled for re-development at the west end of the town, the artist unleashed a series of drawings incorporating elements of the body with elements of local architecture. His impulsive inky drawings evoked perceptions of graffiti and brought an energy into a quiet corner of the town.
Michael Eddy
The artist invited the citizens of Askeaton to a photoshoot in a local car park, where refreshmentswere served on a summer’s evening. A group photograph was then taken, and made into a new
roadsign, placed on entrance routes into the town.
Jeanette Hillig
The artist combines various found objects into her sculptured forms.In Askeaton, an expressive assemblage was located in a shop window, providing a visual counterpoint to the traditional Irish shopfront.
Lorraine Burrell
A video entitled Greet the Day was screened in the local supermarket. It featured the artist walking on a street, attracting the attention of casual passerbys.
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