On this episode of This is Art Club!, we go outside to explore the wonder of The Land. From landscapes to using leaves as material, there is so much inspiration to be had from what is all around us.
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In County Wicklow Art Club reporter William (with the help of his brother Tim) visit the studio of Mary Duffy, an artist who paints beautiful topography landscapes using her feet.
Mary is their next door neighbour, so it wasn't a big journey and she put them to work as assistants, helping to create a new masterpiece. You can see how they got on up top!
Ross shows pupils from Saint Brigid's National School how to turn shoeboxes into inspiring and fun dioramas, representing different fantasy landscapes.
In County Leitrim, young artist Sarah makes impressive scarecrows on her family farm.
Students from Coláiste Chill Mhántain in Wicklow, teach Shane how to turn natural materials like leaves and twigs into beautiful nature reliefs.
In studio we are joined by TIA!22 competition winners Lottie and Rosie from County Mayo to discuss their prize-winning art. Lottie and Rosie then create a piece of art inspired by Ireland’s holy mountain Croagh Patrick.
In Galway a special report from the Macnas workshop explores the origins and inspiration behind one of their their biggest projects to date. Cón Mor is a giant who traverses the land and it is amazing!
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The show also asked young artists to enter This Is Art! 2023. The competition is closed for entries and the winners will be announced as part of Cruinniú na nÓg on 10 June.
Visit the rte.ie/thisisart gallery here!
