Countdown to free family day on April 23 Begins!
Droichead Arts Centre have announced the remaining three artists who will complete Drogheda’s Urban Art Trail, DRAWDA which is transforming the town. They are Sligo native Friz, and two French artists Russ and Aero.
Friz, who will portray the story of The Morrígan, is a visual artist currently based in Bangor, Co. Down, working in both digital and traditional mediums she leans toward presenting powerful female characters.
Her work explores history, myths and folklore that shapes the cultural identity of a place and uses these stories to create a journey of discovery for people.
Muralist/Painter Russ, is interested in the evolution of matter and state through time which results in dreamlike compositions, sometimes surrealistic, where plants and symbols of life cycles anchor the viewer in their own reality. Russ is tasked with presenting the leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Dagda.
Aero, is a self-taught painter born in France. His work provokes emotions, reactions and reflections, and he enjoys participating in giving public spaces meaning. AERO will paint the story of Ireland’s famous bard, poet and judge of the Milesians, Amergin.
Visit six of DRAWDA’s murals on the trail for Sat Apr 23, coinciding with a fantastic free family day out, a huge buzz at Abbey Lane from 12pm – 6pm!
Visit Ciarán Dunlevy’s Salmon of Knowledge, Nina Valkhoff’s Étain, Lula Goce’s Boann, Friz’s Morrígan, Russ’s Dagda and Aero’s Amergin all throughout Drogheda’s historic streets and lanes!
Free Tours of the mural trail, each 90 mins long, part walk, part mini bus, will take place and are available to book at www.droichead.com, entertainment featuring Ronaldo Fanzini King of Mayhem, musicians and singers Darragh Ó Héiligh, Brónagh Barnes, Feargal Barnes, Barry Kieran, Róisín Ward Morrow, Breifne Holohan, SJ McArdle; face painting with Gingernut Arts, The Cottage Market, Cúchulainn Celtic Strings, art and mural workshops, plus our big DRAWDA letters!
Over the summer, “the making of” videos will be released, with the final audio trail.
DRAWDA is produced by Droichead Arts Centre, and LOVE Drogheda BIDS, with curators Dee Walsh and Brian Hegarty, funded by the Arts Council of Ireland under In the Open | Faoin Spéir Initiative, Louth County Council, Love Drogheda BIDS and Town & Village Accelerated Measures funding. Supported by The D Hotel, Murtagh’s of Drogheda and Colour Trend Paints.
LOVE Drogheda BIDS, and Droichead Arts Centre would like to thank our funders, sponsors, the land/business owners, Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland and especially all the amazing artists.
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