Join Creative Spark in Dundalk for exciting project launching this World Book Day

placeholder image — Suzanne Carroll's handmade artist book

Print Studio Decade of Centenaries book launch

Creative Spark says it is pleased to announce an exciting project launching this World Book Day, 2 March at 6pm in Dundalk Library. The project brings together fifteen local artists who have each created a unique handmade artist book in response to the collection at the Louth Archives under the theme of the "Decade of Centenaries".

The artists, who are members of the Creative Spark Print Studio and the group Art as Exchange, have utilized a variety of techniques such as sculptural forms, folded pages, drawings, and collages to create these one-of-a-kind works of art.

The project will be displayed on a large bookshelf shaped like a book, and visitors will have the opportunity to browse through each artist's book. This project celebrates creativity and the power of storytelling through art, showcasing the unique perspectives of local artists and their response to the Louth Archives' collection.

Funded under the Louth County Council Decade of Centenaries Programme for 2022 which in itself is funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through their Decade of Centenaries National Programme.

Above: Mariana Clemente's creation

"We are excited to bring together a talented group of local artists who have created such remarkable and unique works of art in response to the Louth Archives' collection," said Grainne Murphy, Print Studio Coordinator of Creative Spark.

"We extend a warm invitation to the public to join us at the Dundalk Library on March 2nd for a special viewing of the books and to celebrate the power of creativity and storytelling through art."

Above: Úna Curley's creation

Don't miss out on this exciting project that celebrates local creativity and history, at Dundalk Library on March 2 at 6pm for the launch of this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

For more information, please contact Creative Spark at [email protected] or visit their website at www.creativespark.ie.