During her residency art Artlink in 2018 Aileen Barr created artwork in response to the natural environment of Dunree, engaging Artlink members in a series of hands on workshops. The workshops included exploring clay and tile using text, print and relief carving. In August 2019 Aileen returned with several panels for installation at various locations throughout the site. These are permanent artworks at Fort Dunree and will be accompanied by a walking trail.
Aileen studied Craft Design at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin, specializing in Ceramics and has been creating handmade tile projects for the public arena for the past 22 years. As well as establishing Artlink (with Marie Barrett and Lisa Spillane), she lead a number of community based Public Art projects in Donegal through Artist in Residence in Schools projects and Artist in the Community projects before emigrating to the United States in 2002.
- August 21, 2019
