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- Laura Kennedy
Laura
Kennedy
Unfolding The Laundry
This project explores women’s rights in Ireland, with a particular focus on the history and legacy of the Mother and Baby Homes and the Magdalene Laundries. It examines the deep and lasting impact these institutions have had on generations of women and families, as well as their role within broader systems of control and silence in Irish society.
The work is developed through a multimedia approach, incorporating photography, sculpture, and graphic design. It investigates themes such as institutional power, resilience, and collective memory, aiming to evoke the emotional and psychological weight carried by those affected.
Looking at past and present, the project reflects on how the legacy of these institutions and silence continues to shape cultural attitudes and social structures in the present. By contributing to ongoing dialogue through art, the work stands alongside others in challenging the silence and injustice that have long surrounded these histories.