The Mirror Lamp Press X The Complex's inaugural writer-in-residence Tara McGinn has released their penultimate piece for the programme. Titled 'Not Drowning but Waving', it is a response to artist Bettina Seitz's exhibition 'Underwave', which took place at The Gallery last August.
McGinn's insightful response touches on wider themes of the role of borders and migration in Ireland, and globally, and is available to read or listen to now, on the Mirror Lamp Press website.
Julie Morrissey will succeed Tara as writer-in-residence, holding the position until February 2025.
The residency is intended for visual arts writers who are seeking an opportunity to explore their critical voice in response to the activities of an art space. The selected writers have the opportunity to share their work with Mirror Lamp Press’ and The Complex’s audiences and extended networks. Responses are self-directed and developed in dialogue with the MLP editors and The Complex team.
The MLP x The Complex residency is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.