About this Event
SAT 16 NOV 3PM The National Space Centre (NSC) in partnership with Greywood Arts and with support from Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland will host a thematic exhibition as part of SpaceFest for Science Week 2024.
This session is reserved for Deaf and Hard of Hearing visitors and will be facilitated by ISL Interpreter Keira O’Connell.
Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the National Space Centre on this rare occasion when it is open to the public. Greywood Arts will curate an exhibition of artwork depicting the relationships between humans and space, created in the SpaceFest 2024 workshops and residencies:
- CAMPUS TOURS: Take a guided tour of the National Space Centre campus, including the iconic 32-meter dish, weather permitting.
- COSMIC DEBRIS: An immersive multimedia journey that challenges the audience to rethink our place in the cosmos and the impact we leave behind. Artists-in-residence Nicholas Carn, Kerry Guinan and artist/engineer Luisa Charles present kinetic sculptures and moving images in response to the issue of space debris, situated in the round room, under the National Space Centre’s iconic 32-metre Big Dish.
- STELLAR PERSPECTIVES: An exciting collection of night sky and astrophotography exploring views of the night skies from locations around Ireland captured by a diverse group of photographers.
- SPACE JUNK BAND: Sound, sculptures and listening devices created by Greywood’s space themed STEAM programme in East Cork schools will be displayed as part of the exhibition – learn about the scientific basis and art process behind their creations.
- VINYL VOYAGERS: Teenagers from the Greywood Arts Youth Club will share spectrograms inspired by the Voyager I & II Golden Records.
- GALAXY GAZERS: Galaxies created in the Citizen Science workshop on SUNDAY 10TH will be on display.
(IE)
Known for her sharp, minimalist aesthetic, Guinan condenses complex ideas into poetic abstractions, offering viewers a deep, intellectual experience.
(UK)
Carn’s audiovisual films and immersive installations invite critical reflection on impermanence, blending rich sensory experiences with philosophical depth.
Luisa Charles (UK)
An Engineer and Science Communicator, Charles works at the intersection of art, science, and technology, pushing the boundaries of media-agnostic design engineering.
Keira O’Connell is a freelance Irish Sign Language interpreter based in Cork. She studied ISL interpreting at the Centre for Deaf Studies in Trinity College, Dublin. With previous experience assisting adults with autism and acquired brain injuries, she recognises the power of effective communication. In addition, Keira is a trained death doula, providing support and solace to individuals and their families during life’s most delicate transitions. Her future plans include training to become a birth doula for the deaf community in Ireland.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Space Centre, Elfordstown Earthstation, Midleton, Ireland
EUR 0.00
