Limerick artist Breda Lynch presents a new exhibition titled 'Hellbound' at GOMA Gallery of Modern Art in Waterford, Ireland. The show features previously unseen works using found imagery and collage, exploring queer identity, social regulation, and political persuasion across history. Lynch's practice critiques the visual culture of public domain images, examining how socio-political movements and conservative forces have shaped queer identities and protest rhetoric.
This exhibition matters because it brings a timely, critical perspective on how visual imagery from the past continues to influence contemporary debates around identity, gender, and sexuality. Lynch's work challenges the notion of a liberal present by revealing how historical problems persist, using irony and humor to subvert dominant narratives. The show contributes to ongoing conversations about queer visibility, social regulation, and the power of visual culture in shaping public discourse.