Normally associated with pre-historic paintings of bison and hand prints, the term 'cave art' is taking on a new meaning this summer as artist AlanJames Burns embarks on a national tour of a new audio artwork to be exhibited in five caves across Ireland from July to September 2017.
Entirely Hollow Aside from the Dark will be installed first inside Sligo's Caves of Keash on 27, 28 and 29 July before travelling to Lickhill Cave in Skibbereen, Cork, Aillwee Cave in The Burren, Smuggler’s Cave in Portrane, Dublin and Pollnagollum Cave behind Boho Waterfall in Enniskillen, Fermanagh.
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Burns sees the cave as a metaphor for the human brain or mind of a person, filled with inner dialogue, sounds, thoughts and memories. Working in collaboration with writer Sue Rainsford and sound editor Ian Dunphy, he has produced a "psycho-acoustic sound event" using three-dimensional audio designed to be installed in these natural, underground auditoriums.
The piece was initially commissioned by Fingal County Council Arts Office as part of Resort Revelations in 2016. At each location on its current tour, the artist will adapt the work to the specific geography and local folklore of the place in consultation with local communities. Burns is a Dublin-based artist and IADT graduate.
Tickets, event information and booking guidelines are available at www.entirelyhollowasidefromthedark.com
