Carrying the Silence

Veronica Buchanan

Saldanha Gallery | Fort Dunree | 10th October – 8th November

In Carrying the Silence, Veronica Buchanan translates personal memories, quiet reflections, and emotional narratives into a striking visual journey. Rather than imposing a single rigid message, the exhibition creates a space where personal history and viewer interpretation gently overlap.

The creative process behind the collection is fluid, evolving alongside new findings, experiences, and feelings. Ideas shift as they are brought to life, allowing stories to merge into new, unforeseen meanings. While deeply personal to the artist, the finished pieces leave room for observers to discover their own narratives within the work, resulting in a body of art that is evocative, poignant, and deeply moving.

“This is a collection which has no beginning or end – just part of a journey, with a common thread.”

Recent Works

Josephine Kelly

Swan Park | Buncrana | September

Josephine Kelly’s paintings are rooted in the landscape of her native Buncrana. Working primarily in oils, she captures the changing light, colours and weather of Inishowen, finding beauty and significance in everyday places and passing moments.

Discover this exhibition of recent works at Artlink’s exhibition panels in Swan Park, Buncrana.

Discover more at House No. 35, Main St, Buncrana, or follow Josephine on Instagram

Folkmoot

Sharing Stories, Folklore and Local Knowledge

Marianna Bruno

The Angling Centre | Swan Park | Buncrana | Saturday 7th Nov 1pm

Join Artlink artist in residence Marianna Bruno for Folkmoot, a gathering to share stories, folklore, local beliefs and memories connected to our landscapes and communities.

Folklore has always grown through conversation, passed from person to person and shaped by the places we inhabit. Inspired by the tradition of the moot, a gathering where people came together to exchange ideas and knowledge, Folkmoot invites everyone to contribute. A half-remembered tale, a family saying, a childhood memory or a curious local belief can all offer a starting point.

Part of Living Mythologies, Marianna’s ongoing artistic research project exploring folklore and cultural memory, the gathering offers an opportunity to listen, share and discover the stories that connect us to the places we call home.

Entrance is free
Book at www.ticketsource.com/artlink

Amach Anseo Community Garden

The Potting Shed, Fort Dunree

Mondays 12 noon till 2pm

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