A new solo exhibition by Longford artist Ciara Tuite is underway at the Ballina Arts Centre, County Mayo. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Also read: PICTURES | Longford Live & Local - Great gig honouring memory of the legendary Paschal Flaherty 'Daisy Chains||Data Trail' is Ciara’s fifth solo exhibition as she continues on the recurrent theme in her work 'body memory' and how that affects the way we navigate the world through the ages. The exhibition, which runs until Saturday, May 30, was officially opened by former Director of the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts and the show's curator Patrick T Murphy. Ciara has been focusing on interesting topics over the years that resonate with viewers. This particular show is no different as she focuses on 'old practices' and 'ancient rituals’ that are embedded in our DNA. She is asking the question whether it is perhaps time to bring some of these back into our lives to walk alongside the digital world to promote a sense of balance and peace with ourselves and around us. Ciara explains how her new role as a mother has informed some of the pieces on display as she begins to yearn for analogue days. She realises more than ever the importance of establishing old practices back into her own life to lead by good example for the next generation, 'Monkey Sea, Monkey Do' . This is easier said than done, she explains but the overall premise is to observe 'stone skimming instead of phone scrolling' in front of her child. The show is multi-disciplinary featuring various size paintings, installations and perhaps some recognisable objects that might prompt some nostalgia. Like the Fisher Price tape recorder which is featured on a plinth, to highlight a longing to listen to music on a tape once again, from start to finish. And hearing the definitive click of the 'on' 'off' button' as opposed to the constant scrolling on Spotify, interrupted by advertisements and potentially not listening to anything at all. She has also placed the popular Rubik's Cube toy on a plinth
Longford artist's new role as a mother inspires thought provoking fifth solo exhibition
Talented Midlands artist Ciara Tuite from Edgeworthstown said she is not advocating for getting rid of new technology, rather she is suggesting bringing back some of the 'old' in a world that might feel off kilter. 'Daisy Chains||Data Trail' runs until Saturday, May 30 at the Ballina Arts Centre, County Mayo
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Caption: 'Daisy Chains||Data Trail' by talented Edgeworthstown artist Ciara Tuite runs until Saturday, May 30 at the Ballina Arts Centre, County Mayo
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Caption: 'Daisy Chains||Data Trail' by talented Edgeworthstown artist Ciara Tuite runs until Saturday, May 30 at the Ballina Arts Centre, County Mayo
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Caption: 'Daisy Chains||Data Trail' by talented Edgeworthstown artist Ciara Tuite runs until Saturday, May 30 at the Ballina Arts Centre, County Mayo
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Caption: 'Daisy Chains||Data Trail' by talented Edgeworthstown artist Ciara Tuite runs until Saturday, May 30 at the Ballina Arts Centre, County Mayo
