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Sylvia Hemmingway
Statement
The key notion in Sylvia’s work is the notion of chance and unexpected history . Considering the many different aspects of an individual’s identity, she contrasts and links present day and historical contexts from a social, cultural and personal perspective, reflecting on the persistence of the past in the present and the element of chance in the make-up of the individual.
How do you happen to be who you are? Is it chance? Is it fate? Do you have any say?
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Sylvia studied fine art at NCAD in Dublin and works in printmaking, painting, drawing, video & installation. She holds a Masters Degree in Fine Art and a B.A. (Hons.) in Fine Art Printmaking. She has won many awards for her work, including the 2009 Wexford County Council Artist Bursary Award and in 2008 a Golden Fleece Merit Award. Her works are held in collections in Ireland and abroad, including the collections of the O.P.W, Wexford County Council, N.C.A.D. (Dublin), National Print Museum (Dublin), Wexford V.E.C., and the State University of New York.
Contact: sylviahemmingway@gmail.com
Website: www.sylviahemmingway.com