Artist Shane Malone-Murphy launched his first solo exhibition, 'Say Again, This Place', at the Courthouse Arts Centre in Tinahely, County Wicklow. The show features site-responsive works using materials like glass, soot, ash, and clay, developed during his residency at the centre. Supported by The Arts Council and Wicklow County Arts Office, the exhibition explores themes of place, memory, and materiality through objects in states of transition.
The exhibition matters because it marks a significant milestone for an emerging artist, providing him with dedicated studio space that allowed for uninterrupted creative dialogue and the development of a cohesive body of work. It also highlights the role of local arts centres and residency programs in nurturing early-career artists, offering them the scale and focus often unavailable in domestic settings.