21 June 2012 Preview 6 – 8pm, Performance event 9 – 9.25pm (it is recommended that the listening location for the sound work is between the two cathedrals on Nicholas Street).

22 June to 23 September 2012 Exhibition

Garrett Phelan, NEW FAITH LOVE SONG 23, Collage Drawing, Ink/Collage, 36CM X 29.5CM, FEB2012, Courtesy of the Artist

NEW FAITH LOVE SONG by Garrett Phelan comprises an ambitious off-site live performance sound work which will culminate into an exhibition of sound, photography, drawing, sculpture and animation in the New Galleries at IMMA.

The live performance sound work involves the bell-ringers of both Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin city centre, which can be heard from 9.00 to 9.25pm on Thursday, 21 June. It is recommended that the listening location for the sound work is between the two cathedrals on Nicholas Street.

For the sound piece, Phelan will work with the bells of the cathedrals to create a live conversation between these two iconic religious monuments.  The bell-ringing dialogue will act as a declaration pronouncing the arrival of ‘New Faith’.  This proclamation of ‘New Faith’ is inspired by a loss of faith and the consequential intermediary period of faithlessness, leading to the reconstruction and manifestation of ‘New Faith’.  This new work symbolises the realisation of ‘New Faith’ and culminates in a ‘bell-ringing’ celebration that evokes the optimism that can stem from the inexplicable. 

Born in 1965 in Dublin, Garrett Phelan has developed a distinctive art practice that directly engages the audience with immersive ambitious site-specific drawing projects, FM radio broadcasts, sculptural installations, photography and animation. He has exhibited widely in Ireland and internationally, including the 11th Lyon Biennial, France; 4th Auckland Triennial, New Zealand; SMART Project Space, Amsterdam; ICA, London; The Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh; Kunstverein, Hannover; Art Statements, Basel 39; Manifesta 5; San Sebastian and previously at IMMA.

This exhibition was commissioned by former Director Enrique Juncosa, and is co-curated by him and Rachael Thomas, Senior Curator: Head of Exhibitions, IMMA.

This exhibition is accompanied by a publication designed by Peter Maybury. Click here to buy online.

Events

Culture Night Talk | Gary McGuire: The History, Art and Science of Bell Ringing
Friday 21 September, 6.30pm – 7.15pm, Johnston Room
Professor Gary McGuire from the School of Mathematical Sciences in UCD presents an illustrated talk which explores the history, art and science of bell ringing. As part of the Culture Night on Friday 21 September 2012 the New Galleries remain open until 9pm. A drinks reception will also be served. Click arrow link” hspace=”0″ src=”/en/siteimages/arrow2.gif” align=”baseline” border=”0″ />Press Release

Click here to listen to an interview with Garrett Phelan on Culture File, Lyric FM

The St Patrick’s Cathedral Amateur Society of Change Ringers:
Email [email protected]
Web http://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/

The Christ Church Cathedral Bell Ringers:
Email [email protected] 
Web http://www.christchurchdublin.ie/