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Upcoming projects:
World Archaeology Congress Fringe Exhibition
Lejre Centre for Experimental Archaeology
Áras Éanna, Inis Oírr island |
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"Umha
Aois" (Irish for "Bronze Age") is an ongoing experimental
project organised on a volunteer basis by a committee formed of artists & archaeologists. Through research and experimentation we
are attempting to rediscover our Bronze Age ancestors' casting methods,
and in the process empower the artists involved with unique approaches
to working in bronze.
The experimental process itself allows the
artists involved greater freedom than any bronze foundry would ever
allow. Although the material (bronze) is familiar, the method (stone
and clay moulds) is new to most. Participants have found that this was
an exciting and empowering experience because of the simplicity
and directness of the techniques. Every artist has an opportunity
to participate in all aspects of bronze casting including the pour
and to see their work develop technically and conceptually.
Umha Aois is a unique celebration of the Bronze Age. Using the ancient
techniques of stone and clay moulds, artists and archaeologists
collaborate to make new artwork and replicate ancient forms in a
symposium context. Bronze is melted and poured in the open, using
experimental charcoal-fired pit furnaces.
Recent projects:
Áras Éanna, Arts, Culture and Heritage Centre on Inis Oírr island,
16th-26th July 2007
An Creagán Visitor Centre, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, June 19th - 30th 2006
Strata Florida, Pontrhydfendigaid, Wales, July 8th - 10th 2006
Kells, Co. Kilkenny, August 12th - 13th 2006 |
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