The Hand Remembers

The Hand Remembers is an exhibition of artwork by artist Mags Duffy. The exhibition is the result of a 12-month project about sharing traditional skills and stories and forging new connections. The artist worked with older members of the community to access knowledge that is held in the hands through making things.

Mags Duffy is a visual artist based in Westport, Co. Mayo. She has a background in experimental textiles and a postgraduate qualification in arts education. She has been involved in teaching and community projects for the past thirty years.

Tour & Workshop

As part of Bealtaine 2023, there will be a tour of the exhibition, and an art & poetry workshop based on the art of conversation and of handmade creations, facilitated by artist Mags Duffy and poet Geraldine Mitchell. Geraldine will talk about her poem The Basket Makers Clock written in response to the project.

Date: May 11th
Time: 11am to 2pm
Venue: The Courtyard Gallery, National Museum Ireland – Country Life, Turlough. F23 HY31

To book for this event, please call 094 90 64666 or email mayoarts@mayococo.ie

The exhibition runs from May 11th until June 4th

This project is supported by Creative Ireland.