Aoife Carolan
1924
1924 explores the beliefs of the male-dominated Surrealist movement and the deeply-troubling objectification of the female form at its core. The artist’s self-portraiture utilizes the visual language of the Surrealists in order to construct a new meaning within the works created by male artists of the movement, one where women’s bodies are seen not as a medium to reflect the male artist’s values, but as a means of self-expression - combining photography as well as darkroom techniques of the time in order to bring forth the subliminal and confront the male gaze.
Artist Statement
Aoife Carolan’s work centres around the smaller aspects of life that can often go unnoticed; deconstructing the spaces and social aspects of modern life that influence us daily, particularly gender politics. The artist utilises portraiture, self-portraiture and still lifes to explore and observe these subjects through analogue-based mediums - experimenting with different techniques such as slide film development, Lith printing, cyanotype printing and of course, gelatin silver printing.
Biography
Aoife is an Irish photographer who began her studies in Dublin before moving to Limerick School of Art and Design, TUS, for the final two years of the Photography and Moving Image (BA) course. Her passion for photography came from attending a level 5 course specialising in the medium while at secondary school. This love for art and its ability to impact one’s emotions and outlook on life led her to this course, where she met fellow students and lecturers who encouraged and inspired her. She is moving to Berlin after graduating to begin her career as an artist.
Previous Exhibitions
April, 2023 - A Furtherance of Their Own Desires, Sailor's Home, Limerick, Ireland, Group Exhibition
October, 2022 - Sculpting in Time, Clare Street Campus, LSAD, TUS, Limerick, Ireland, Group Exhibition
Instagram: @aoifecarolanphoto
Email: aoifecarolanphoto@gmail.com