We can't stop talking about the latest episode of This Is Art Club!, because it is dedicated to the WORD. Words can be powerful and have been inspiring artists for centuries!!
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In the clip above, our artist-in-residence, Ross Carvill and two students from St Audeon's National School illustrate a comic-book strip inspired by the classic Irish fable - The Salmon Of Knowledge.
In the This Is Art Club! studio, Holly meets the pupils from Our Lady of Lourdes School, County Wexford who show us their exquisite 'altered book’ projects inspired by classic tales such as Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland.
At the Gaiety Theatre, reporter Seán goes behind the scenes of a recent adaptation of The Jungle Book for the stage. He learns how the prodcution’s art department transform a popular Victorian novel into an engaging and fun experience.
Back in the studio, printmaker and activist Kate O’Shea works with Loreto College Crumlin to make giant protest banners, inspired by slogans and statements.
Illustrator and comedian Aoife Dooley pops into studio to talk about her creative process and her new role as a jury member for This is Art!23
Drimnagh Castle students have a go typesetting their favorite slang words at the NCAD Distillers Press.
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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.
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