IPUT Real Estate Artist in Residence Programme, 2019 – 2023 at Wilton Park Studios in Dublin formed a direct response to the ever-increasing studio crisis in Dublin. IPUT Real Estate, Ireland’s leading property company, fully supported a facility with three studios, in collaboration with the RHA.
As part of this programme, artists were provided with fully supplemented 8-month-long residencies, at crucial stages in their careers, when such supports are vital. The artists who took part in this programme and whose work is on display in this exhibition are: Elizabeth Archbold, Alan Butler, Gary Coyle RHA, Cathy Dorman, Brendan Earley, Leah Hewson, Alan James Burns, Helen McMahon, Michelle Malone, Siobhan O’Callaghan, Alan Phelan, Una Sealy RHA, Anna Spearman, Corban Walker and Sarah Wren Wilson.
Thriving cities make room for creativity and the RHA is thrilled to have the support of another Dublin-based organisation dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of visual arts and artists in Ireland.
Images: Michelle Malone, The Kitchen, 26 Cloonlara Crescent, 2022, Digitally woven tapestry depicting Malone family council house kitchen in the late 80s, 244 x 122 cm, Image courtesy of the artist.
Leah Hewson, Sometimes I’m strong and vulnerable, 2024, Acrylic and Lacquer on Canvas, 160 x 160cm, Image courtesy of the artist.
Cathy Dorman, Tick Tock, 2024, Oil and Acrylic on linen, 150 x 120 cm, Image courtesy of the artist.
Alan Phelan, RGBCCTB, 2023 (ribbon jacket), Image courtesy of the artist.
AlanJames Burns, Artist’s Brain and Dialogue, 2014 – Ongoing, Single channel video, stereo sound, open captions. 4mins 15 sec, Image courtesy of the artist.
