The Workhouse
The set of old workhouse keys, wax and rust combine to create a unique series of paintings to recognise the historic role of workhouses during the Great Irish famine. The images unlock our imagination and were inspired by the relief and mixed medium work of renowned Spanish artist Antoni Tapies “ Once inside inmates were segregated, forced to work, food was poor, accommodation was often cold, damp and cramped.
The set of old workhouse keys, wax and rust combine to create a unique series of paintings to recognise the historic role of workhouses during the Great Irish famine. The images unlock our imagination and were inspired by the relief and mixed medium work of renowned Spanish artist Antoni Tapies “ Once inside inmates were […]