The Invisibles
Join us for an artist talk and exclusive screening of Sarah Durcan’s work The Invisibles. An artist film based on Ella Young, (1867-1956), an Irish writer, revolutionary activist, and Celtic mythologist who emigrated to California in 1925, forging her own spiritual citizenship. Young was both a member of Cumann na mBan and a Theosophist believer in the power of trees, mountains, and supernatural forces.
The Invisibles takes a ‘spectro-feminist’ approach in tracing the evolution of Young’s persona as a poet, story teller, theatre practitioner, and druidess. This culminates in the ‘second act’ of Young’s life in California where she established herself as a part of a liberated artistic scene. The film speculates on Young’s identity and an ‘otherworld’ of subjects excluded from the formation of the Irish Free State.
The Invisibles is a Platform Commission selected by Emily Jacir and Pádraic E. Moore for the 40th EVA International, Ireland’s Biennial of Contemporary Art.
The Invisibles
6:30 pm Sarah Durcan in conversation with Pádraic E. Moore
As part of Brigid’s Day @ Goethe-Institut Irland
HD video, 17 minutes, 25 seconds
Artist film screening with accompanying exhibition and artist talk
6:00 pm Exhibition Opening
6:10 pm Screening The Invisibles
6:30 pm Sarah Durcan in conversation with Pádraic E. Moore
