A Journey I Started Alone

This Autumn, the Glucksman partnered with Good Shepherd Cork to invite people who have experienced homelessness to take part in a creative project with artist Ciara Roche. The project explored the journey of homelessness and created the space where individuals could provide the content and inspiration that would enable artist Ciara Roche to reflect their stories and create a new artwork for the University College Cork Art Collection. 

Through a series of creative consultations the group shared insights into their lives, finding connections with the experiences of other members of the group. They undertook a variety of activities, including photo walks where they sought out places of note. They created paintings as they sought to understand the practice of the artist mirroring approach and style, and developed collages that explored both the challenges and supports they have encountered.

Ciara Roche’s new artwork has become part of the Glucksman’s The Art Library initiative where it will tour to communities, libraries and schools sharing the experience of this group. The artwork tour is supported by a set of educational resources and mediations.

A Journey I Started Alone was unveiled at the Glucksman on Friday 10 March.

The paintings were Gallery 2 at the Glucksman from Friday 10 Mach to Thursday 16 March 2023.

Artist: Ciara Roche

Curated by Tadhg Crowley

Project supported by Good Shepherd Cork: Claire Harrington, Carolyn O’Regan and Sharon Forde.

A Journey I Started Alone is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland.