Artist Talks: A Lightness of Touch

About The Event

Belfast Exposed invites you to the Artist Talk with 4 recently graduated artists from the MFA Photography at Ulster University whose work features in our exhibition 'A Lightness of Touch'. The talk will be in conversation with Professor Donovan Wiley.

The Artist Talks will take place in Belfast Exposed on Tuesday 22 June, from 1:00pm.

• Iryna Baklan
• Jola Schaffer
• Rob Stead
• Mark Bell

Booking is required. You can book your free ticket here

Due to Covid restrictions numbers are restricted to 20. If you are unable to make this event, this Artist Talk will be recorded and posted online. On the 24th of June and 1st July at 6PM, we will also be holding talks with 6 further MFA artists which will be hosted on zoom. For more information click here.

'A Lightness of Touch' is on display in Gallery 2 & Studio Gallery until Saturday 17th July.

"Supporting emerging talent is ever more important as we ease out of Lockdown and each and every of these MFA graduates demonstrates talent in their respective genres. Within the show, there is evidence of a very human approach that deals with topics that are considered challenging.  The works are profound with a tenderness not often seen in group shows and the sensitivity embraces the audiences into new ways of seeing." - Deirdre Robb, Chief Executive, Belfast Exposed.

The exhibition touches upon relationships with family, community, and environments. After a year of global protests, isolation and illness, the exhibition stands boldly in the face of abuse, conflict, separation and delves into masculinity, sexuality and interaction with the landscape. It is political, socially engaging, and expresses a longing for connection, each work in a unique and personal way; all underpinned by a careful and thoughtful gaze.

Click here for more information & images of the exhibition.