Bio/ Statement
Aoife Ní Dhuinn is a visual artist based in Dublin, Ireland. Through sculpture, drawing and image making, Ní Dhuinn’s work explores human/machine relationships through an absurdist lens, with a particular focus on networked technologies (ie. our smartphones/ computers).
Ní Dhuinn is interested in how aspects of our relationship to these technologies appear IRL(in real life) and the effects of our online existence on our offline lives. Drawn to the physical antithesis of virtual spaces, her work utilizes natural stone, wood, and concrete. Additionally, Ní Dhuinn’s practice includes image-making and assemblages that reflect internet meme culture, presenting research through drawings and photographs.
Ní Dhuinn’s practice is currently supported by the Arts Council Ireland, and is currently one of 6 awarded artists in residence at Clancy Quay Art Studios. Previous awards/ residencies include Agility Award 2023, Fire Station Studios Graduate Award 2023 and Ormond Art Studios Graduate Award 2023. Recent exhibitions include ‘Take Care to Leave A Trace’ (group) 2024, ‘Anti-Rust’ (group) 2024 and ‘Email Shaped Clouds’ (solo) 2023. Ni Dhuinn graduated from the National College of Art and Design in June of 2023 with a First-Class BFA in Fine Art Media.
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Since 2021, visual artists Falon Weaver and Aoife Ní Dhuinn have shared a collaborative practice exploring their shared interest in existentialist thought, internet culture, and material exploration. Their practice adopts a broad range of processes including concrete casting, ceramic sculpture, meme making and going for walks.
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After School Special is an expanded critique society for emerging artists. Started by artists Aoife Ní Dhuinn and Falon Weaver in 2022, the group meets monthly to share and discuss work, review exhibitions and texts and provide general peer support. The group is currently co chaired by Ní Dhuinn and artist Jack O’ Meara.
All information regarding After School Special is done through email. To join the mailing list please email at afterschoolspecialdublin@gmail.com <3
Aoife Ní Dhuinn is a visual artist based in Dublin, Ireland. Through sculpture, drawing and image making, Ní Dhuinn’s work explores human/machine relationships through an absurdist lens, with a particular focus on networked technologies (ie. our smartphones/ computers).
Ní Dhuinn is interested in how aspects of our relationship to these technologies appear IRL(in real life) and the effects of our online existence on our offline lives. Drawn to the physical antithesis of virtual spaces, her work utilizes natural stone, wood, and concrete. Additionally, Ní Dhuinn’s practice includes image-making and assemblages that reflect internet meme culture, presenting research through drawings and photographs.
Ní Dhuinn’s practice is currently supported by the Arts Council Ireland, and is currently one of 6 awarded artists in residence at Clancy Quay Art Studios. Previous awards/ residencies include Agility Award 2023, Fire Station Studios Graduate Award 2023 and Ormond Art Studios Graduate Award 2023. Recent exhibitions include ‘Take Care to Leave A Trace’ (group) 2024, ‘Anti-Rust’ (group) 2024 and ‘Email Shaped Clouds’ (solo) 2023. Ni Dhuinn graduated from the National College of Art and Design in June of 2023 with a First-Class BFA in Fine Art Media.
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Since 2021, visual artists Falon Weaver and Aoife Ní Dhuinn have shared a collaborative practice exploring their shared interest in existentialist thought, internet culture, and material exploration. Their practice adopts a broad range of processes including concrete casting, ceramic sculpture, meme making and going for walks.
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After School Special is an expanded critique society for emerging artists. Started by artists Aoife Ní Dhuinn and Falon Weaver in 2022, the group meets monthly to share and discuss work, review exhibitions and texts and provide general peer support. The group is currently co chaired by Ní Dhuinn and artist Jack O’ Meara.
All information regarding After School Special is done through email. To join the mailing list please email at afterschoolspecialdublin@gmail.com <3
CV
Selected Shows and Publications
2024 Anti-Rust (group) Ormond Art Studios,
Take Care To Leave A Trace (group), Luan Gallery, Athlone, February 16th- April 18th
21 Bridges to The Sea (group) Clancy Quay Artist Studios, January 18th-21st
2023 Email Shaped Clouds (solo), Ormond Art Studios, October 27th-26th
Graduate Exhibition (group), Outset Gallery, Galway, August 18th- Sep 3rd
SUSTAIN (group), Smock Alley Theatre, August 19th
NCAD Works 2023, NCAD, June 9th-16th
2022 Week Twelve (group), NCAD, December 14th
Shitposting From The Cyrosphere (two person), Atrium Space, October 26-28th
Open Gathering (group), Dublin Modular, Unit 44 Stoneybatter, August 12th
Its At Home (group), Dublin Modular, Unit 44 Stoneybatter, November 5th
2021 LimboParty, NCAD Microstudios, December
Rat Park, Emerge, Issue 02. February
2020 Memory, Emerge, Issue 01. December
Hypertext, Bloomers, Issue 06. December
Events and Talks
2024 Prancing, Drifting, Foaming ‘Round the Eddy, dreamboard workshop, hosted with Falon Weaver as part of Commune, Muine Bheag Arts, August 15th
2023 Ormond Art Studios Graduate Talk, Ormond Art Studios, October 30th
Open Critique, Public Critique of Graduate Work, hosted in collaboration with Falon Weaver, NCAD Works 2023
DATA Event 76, student presentations, Studio 6 Temple Bar Gallery and Studios, April 27th
Awards:
2024 Agility Award 2024
2023 Agility Award 2023
Ormond Art Studios Graduate Residency
FireStation Artist Studio Sculpture Graduate Award
Education:
2019-2023 - National College of Art and Design, Dublin, Fine Art Media.
Spring 2022 - Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht, Photography.
2018-2019 - Inchicore College of Further Education, Art & Design