Fingal County Council and The RHA Studio Award Recipient 2023
Fingal Arts Office in partnership with the Royal Hibernian Academy School (RHA) are delighted to announce Aoife Dunne as the recipient of the 2023 Fingal County Council and RHA School Studio Award
Aoife Dunne is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intricacies of contemporary existence through ambitious digital installations, fusing sculpture, video, sound, performance, technology, and costume.
Her approach incorporates improvisatory, interactive, and performative elements, harnessing digital technology in innovative ways. Her research centres around the profound impact of technology on our perception of place and the dynamic interplay between physical and virtual spaces. With a dedicated focus on exploring the transformative effects of these influences on reality, identity, and community.
During her time on the residency Aoife continued her research on the impact of technology, examining concepts of identity, intimacy, and the nature of reality, further exploring the intersection between technology, art, and embodiment.
Aoife Dunne (B.1995, Ireland) graduated from NCAD Fine Art Media in 2016 and has since exhibited extensively internationally. Her work has been featured in prominent exhibitions, including shows at The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver USA, The Royal Academy of Arts London, and The Irish Museum of Modern Art. Dunne's practice is characterized by its multidisciplinary nature, constantly pushing the boundaries of digital art and its exhibition.