'Weaving the Threads of Heritage' - A Contemporary Art Exhibition Inspired by Fingal's Textile Heritage and Manufacturing Legacy
Opening on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 2 pm followed by a talk:
Balbriggan Stockings on the Global Stage by historian Dr Cora McDonagh
in the Castle Drawing Room at 3 pm.
The exhibition will be accompanied free public events - see https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/fingal/ for details.
This exhibition will run until Sunday 11th May, 2025.
Ardgillan Gallery is open: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 am to 4 pm.
This is a free event
'Weaving the Threads of Heritage' is a contemporary art exhibition inspired by Fingal's textile heritage and manufacturing legacy. Presented by Petra Skyvova, with the support of Creative Ireland Fingal, this exhibition showcases original artefacts and memorabilia from the once world-famous local textile and hosiery manufacturing factories alongside contemporary artworks.
The artworks created for this project draw inspiration from these objects and from the area's historical industry and the lives of the workers, capturing the essence of a by-gone era while infusing it with contemporary artistic vision. Each piece reflects the textures, patterns, and stories of the past, brought to life through the diverse artistic expressions.
This project is funded by Creative Fingal through the Creative Ireland Programme.