Printmaking & Contemporary Practice

GRÁINNE MURPHY

TRAPESE IN THE VOID

I am fascinated by circus and aerial performers in particular. The space, energy and excitement they create is inspiring to my prints. My work captures their seemingly-effortless movements created during performances. Figures to tumble through empty black darkness reminiscent of the entoptic phenomena (what we see when we close our eyes). Though characters are at the centre and the expressionistic style prioritizes over creating a narrative. Through layering in the process of mono printing I allow backgrounds melt away into layers of black on black that transport the performers into an imaginary space where they appear to defy gravity. Their bodies float, swing, and tumble with the levity and grace of trained acrobats and dancers.

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Welcome to the Limerick School of Art & Design Graduate Show of 2024 featuring the work of final year LSAD, TUS Graduates from Animation & Illustration, Animation & Motion Design, Art & Design Teacher Education, Creative Broadcast & Film Production, Ceramic Design, Creative Media and Design, Digital Animation Production, Fashion Design, Fashion & Textiles for Product & Costume, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Graphic Digital Design Communication, Interior Design, Music & Sound Engineering Music Technology & Production, Painting, Photography Film Video, Print Contemporary Practice, Sculpture & Combined Media and Professional Masters of Education in Art and Design with Digital Media.