Kate MacDonald
Abbeyleix Graduate Biennale Award Winner
June - July
Photography credit: Caoilfhinn Geary
Worn fiddle strings act as self-portraits, reflecting on identity, disconnection, and the shift toward living authentically. Drawing from her background in traditional Irish music, Kate uses collected materials from luthier Muireann Ní Shé to follow a thread through drawing, print, and installation. The work explores themes of masking, unmasking, and personal transformation.
Kate has a multidisciplinary practice reflecting her curiosity and interest in storytelling through sustainable printmaking, drawing, video/moving image and found objects. She is passionate about teaching, fostering creative communities and organising events.
Dunamaise Arts Centre awards a solo exhibition to a past graduate of Abbeyleix College QQI level 5 & 6 Art Courses. Initiated as a welcome support for professional artists emerging from Laois / who had studied in Laois, a first major Solo Show is a milestone for artists, leading to professional status and is a criterion for much professional funding. The Award includes a paid artist fee as well as full technical installation, marketing, promotional and administrative support to an emerging artist, to present a first solo show in this significant public gallery. The Award marks a major milestone on what we are sure will be a long and fruitful artistic career for Kate MacDonald.
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Mini Lino Print Adult Art Workshop with Kate MacDonald
Saturday 5 July, 2.30pm, €10
Learn how to carve and print your own 10 x 10cm lino print! All materials supplied – just bring an apron or wear clothing you don't mind getting inky!