Peter Murray explores the work of artist and curator Orla O’Byrne
Whether working with charcoal and chalk or taking casts or photographs of objects, Orla O’Byrne explores the passing of time and traces left by previous generations through her multifaceted art. She is interested in how human beings interact with the material world and the processes and histories resulting from this activity. Much of her work is inspired by artifacts, particularly those held in archives, museums and churches. Images of human hands often feature in her art, whether sculpted in stone, drawn or recorded with a camera. An accomplished writer, she candidly records her uncertainties and search for meaning in the material she encounters.
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