Inheritance
“What is my inheritance?”
An examination of the space between me and my paternal Grandmother and the ethno-nationalist uprising of 1916. My research draws on Ivan Illich’s concept of 'vernacular living', which describes the vital physical relationship to land, language and body through the act of dwelling in place. This is a multidisciplinary piece incorporating dance, music, sculpture and costume. Inheritance is part of a series of work relating to Irish history and ethnic identity. Other pieces in this series include The Flag and A Year of the Heart.
Team: Directed, choreographed and designed by Emily Aoibheann; co-design by Roisín Blade with contributions from 1iing heaney. Participating artists include: singers Eithne Ní Chatháin, Niamh Bury, story-teller Aoife Kavanagh and dancers Rosie Stebbing and Saoirse Lambkin O'Kane. Creative assistant: Annique van Niekerk. Photos Steve O'Connor and Monika Palova. Video by Helio Leon.
Support: Markievicz Award 2022.
