Paper Bloom Closing Event and Publication Launch

Last Saturday the 25th of June marked the final day of my Paper Bloom exhibition. I have been artist in residence at the Jackie Clarke collection since last September 2015, the time has really flown by, but I have enjoyed every minute of it, and learned so much.

Paper Bloom by Katie Moore, Ballina Civic Offices, 2016

I was blown away by all the people that showed up for the closing event, it was lovely to see so many people. My Paper Bloom limited edition publication was also launched at the closing event, we were giving away one free copy to everyone who attended. Edel Golden, the manager of the Jackie Clarke Collection was the MC for the event, she did an amazing job. Aidan Dunne, Irish Times Art Critic, was the guest speaker, he spoke so beautifully, it was lovely to hear what he had to say about my work. I said a few words to give people an insight into Paper Bloom, and to say thank you. My Paper Bloom publication is a permanent documentation of my Jackie Clarke Collection residency.

DSC_0008e — Paper Bloom closing event at the Ballina Civic Offices. Photo: Eleanor Robinson

DSC_0060e — Aidan Dunne, Irish Times Art Critic, and I at the launch of my publication. Photo: Eleanor Robinson

DSC_0024e — My mum Gerry, my boyfriend Noel Gallagher, and I at the launch of my Paper Bloom publication. Photo: Eleanor Robinson

DSC_0051e — My family, aunts, cousins and I at the launch of my Paper Bloom publication. Photo: Eleanor Robinson

DSC_0045e — My friends and I at the launch of my Paper Bloom publication. Photo: Eleanor Robinson

Thank you to everyone for coming to the closing event of Paper Bloom and my publication launch. I hope you enjoy my book!