Liminal [space] Belfast
Artists presented new work in a variety of materials responding to the location - an alley off Ravenhill Road, Belfast and/or the theme of liminality.
This was a pilot project led and curated by Meadhbh McIlgorm, supported by the Arts Council Northern Ireland's 'Artist's Emergency Grant' 2020 with funds form the National Lottery. Although the event was ephemeral, lasting just one day, the works and the inspiration behind it will be documented extensively and archived online.
Oct 25th 2020
Photo credits - Neal Campbell.
Artists
Cathy Scullion
Jonathan Brennan
Dónal Billings
Raquel Amat Parra
Anna Donovan
Meadhbh McIlgorm
Liminal” means “relating to a transitional stage” or “occupying a position at both sides of a boundary." The Entries between Belfast’s terraces are ‘liminal’, transitional sites. Their ownership and function is often unclear yet they possess a distinctive urban local character. As we have been forced into spending more time at home these spaces have become more important as an extension of our outdoor space and provide an important connection to neighbours and socially distancing visitors.
Covid19 has managed to shatter our 'best laid plans' we so collectively we are also in a liminal mentality, the future being more uncertain then ever.