Time is racing on with the first week already over. Following the first day of introductions and brain storming, some of the artists spread their wings to research, source materials, flatter local mechanics for spare parts and generally start putting ideas into action.
Plenty happening over the week at the workshops in ArtSquad where Aidan Crotty was making great progress with his Camera Obscura and there was a sneak preview of the zoetrope prototype Paul O' Driscoll is working on.
The local flora and fauna native to Ballycroy is inspiring some curious experiments with Lindsay McConnell and Nichole Francis busy researching natural dyes to make from collected plants meanwhile Collette Howley was exploring paper making techniques using locally sourced natural materials. No doubt there will be an interesting collection of pots and pans simmering over the coming days.
Meanwhile back on site in Ballycroy, Tommy Casby and Martin Brockman have started work on sculptures at the entrance of the visitors centre and Bríd Kivneen has set up her silk paintings in the educational room of the centre. Down the road at the workshop Jamie Proud is using local birds as a starting point for a collection of spinning installations whilst Dan Fox is working on some interesting looking wind sculptures that create unique sound effects. Dan's experience with wiring up car batteries has also been a great help for Louisa Sloan who has been sourcing a slightly strange shopping list of car parts for her auto shelter.
Ballycroy really showed her true colours when the sun came out thursday evening painting an intense spectrum of light and dark over the vast landscape. The mountains looked spectacular with their purple hues set against a sharp blue sky and the Atlantic glistened beneath the dramatic skyline of Achill in the distance. A real treat for the drive home!
Looking forward to getting back on site tomorrow to catch up with the rest of the crew and see how all the other works are progressing.
Plenty happening over the week at the workshops in ArtSquad where Aidan Crotty was making great progress with his Camera Obscura and there was a sneak preview of the zoetrope prototype Paul O' Driscoll is working on.
The local flora and fauna native to Ballycroy is inspiring some curious experiments with Lindsay McConnell and Nichole Francis busy researching natural dyes to make from collected plants meanwhile Collette Howley was exploring paper making techniques using locally sourced natural materials. No doubt there will be an interesting collection of pots and pans simmering over the coming days.
Meanwhile back on site in Ballycroy, Tommy Casby and Martin Brockman have started work on sculptures at the entrance of the visitors centre and Bríd Kivneen has set up her silk paintings in the educational room of the centre. Down the road at the workshop Jamie Proud is using local birds as a starting point for a collection of spinning installations whilst Dan Fox is working on some interesting looking wind sculptures that create unique sound effects. Dan's experience with wiring up car batteries has also been a great help for Louisa Sloan who has been sourcing a slightly strange shopping list of car parts for her auto shelter.
Ballycroy really showed her true colours when the sun came out thursday evening painting an intense spectrum of light and dark over the vast landscape. The mountains looked spectacular with their purple hues set against a sharp blue sky and the Atlantic glistened beneath the dramatic skyline of Achill in the distance. A real treat for the drive home!
Looking forward to getting back on site tomorrow to catch up with the rest of the crew and see how all the other works are progressing.
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