Fóidín Mearaí’ (fóidín meaning “little sod of earth,” said to be kicked loose by wild dancing, and mearaí meaning “bewilderment” or “confusion”), I use this idea as both metaphor and method in my work, disorientation becomes a form of activism by reflecting the instability of displacement, where orientation—geographical, cultural or emotional is constantly negotiated. My painting questions how we navigate uncertainty, and seeks connection through shared vulnerability.
Part of ‘All Welcome’, a group show on the theme of ‘Art as Activism’ with a specific focus on challenging the growing and insidious far right narratives around immigration.
Launching November 6th 2025 @vaultartistsni Marlborough House from 6pm as part of @latenightart_belfast
List of Artists:
Cheylene Murphy, Nuala Convery, Clinton Kirkpatrick, Rob Hilken, Leo Boyd, Sally O’Dowd, John Baucher, Wendynichole McGuinness-Keys, Wilhelmina Peace, Helen Gomez, Dragos Musat, Jonathan Brennan, Philip Arneill, Sinéad O’Neill-Nicholl, Cathy Scullion, Fionnuala Duffin, Mary Jordan, Artists Against Genocide, Yasmeen Märker, Akenevilthing, Linda McBurney, Laura Nelson, Jonah Williams, Anushiya Sundaralingam, Esther Kelly, Jane Morrow, Avi Ratnayake, Ashley David John, Caelinn Seaton Kelly, Susan Pau, Anfaal Almughhallis, Salwa Alsharabi, Rarewitch, Joy Gerrard, Array.
Painting on Canvas
50cm x 50cm
Available
Event details: https://www.vaultartiststudios.com/all-welcome
