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Enniscorthy Walls project – a great foundation for 2022 Larry and Lisa – the driving forces behing the successful Enniscorthy Walls project take a look back at the year 2021... “Well, what a year it's been! We want to say a big thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all who sent us lovely messages, comments and emails over the last year. Your support means the world to us, and from all of us here at our HQ in The Presentation Arts Centre we want to wish you a very happy New Year. “The Enniscorthy Walls Project wasn't without its struggles and naysayers, but we achieved what we set out to do – to brighten up Enniscorthy with vibrant murals, to start a discussion about the amazing potential Enniscorthy has, and to focus on what a huge impact a little bit of rejuvenation and renewal can have. Now Enniscorthy is home to one of Ireland's finest outdoor art trails, where colossal colourful canvasses created by Omin, Amanda Doran Artist, Solus Art, ADW artist and Anna Doran greet visitors around every corner. “We couldn't have done this without the tremendous support from our friends at Wexford Local Development and their generosity with the 2021 LEADER Fund, Farrell's Chemist Enniscorthy, Doyle Fielding Accountants, Hope Cancer Support Centre CLG, Wickham Bros., Glamour Boutique, Enniscorthy, our sister arts venue Wexford Arts Centre, the fantastic initiative – Shop Enniscorthy, and of course the folks at Enniscorthy Castle, Slaney News and Enniscorthy Guardian. Thank you all so much for believing in this project. “This project was also supported by Wexford County Council and Enniscorthy Municipal District. “What's next for us? Keep an eye out, you'll see.” n
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTS CENTRES Wexford Arts Centre: 053-9123764. The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy: 053-9233000. Page 98 - 7th January 2022
Breaking the Bubble – an exhibition by Rory Draper in The Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, runs from 15th January to 26th February 2022 in conjunction with First Fortnight, The European Mental Health Festival. Breaking the Bubble is a culmination of work by Rory Draper looking at the small things people may do to get out of the frustrating bubble that they can get themselves into. That insidious bubble of inactivity and isolation and deceptive comfort that can remove you from the people around you. Coming back to Ireland from London after a breakdown/breakthrough three years ago, Rory took some time to build himself up again and adjust to a far quieter and slower environment. Part of Rory's recovery was being cognisant of what he could do and did do that helped him get through the day. This prevented him from being bubbled up in his room, removed from others. Being aware of these small things and how useful they can be, became very useful for Rory during lockdown. It was during that time that Rory started to explore these events visually. Looking at these tiny, seemingly insignificant acts or moments of appreciation and composing them on a page and emblazoning them in colour. Rory Draper is a visual artist based in Wexford, having graduated from Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dublin, in 2006 and later from the National College of Art and Design in 2010. Rory then moved to London where he lived and worked for a number of years. Rory is currently Artist in Residence at The Presentation Arts Centre where he inhabits a brand new studio space there in preparation for his upcoming exhibition. You can also catch Rory on television in the latest season of Sky Portrait Artist of the Year. n
