From April 16 to April 30, 2024, an artistic residency took place in Dublin, initiated by the Ukrainian-Irish Cultural Platform and Graphic Studio Dublin, with the participation of artist Serhiy Savchenko. The residency was supported by the GDAŃSK CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP “MOBILITY FUND”.
“During my stay in Dublin, I quickly established excellent relationships with the collective at Graphic Studio Dublin. In the first few days, I had the opportunity to meet most of the artists who are members of this graphic association. To this end, my presentation was organized in front of my colleagues, during which I was able to talk about my work and interest the Dublin artists in printmaking techniques they were previously unaware of.
While working in the center’s studios, I not only worked productively but also learned and mastered new graphic techniques, particularly the Carborundum printing technique. Using this technique, I created 16 new works during the residency, applying my previous skills. Additionally, I visited the most important museums in Ireland, such as the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City Gallery, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. I also renewed my contacts with the Dublin music community at the New Music Dublin festival. A particularly pleasant highlight was that one of the concerts featured a record label using one of my paintings.
During the residency, I held another meeting with the artists and presented the works I created during my stay.
One of the important goals of the residency was to establish new contacts with Irish artists. I am very pleased that such agreements have been reached, and we have already planned an exhibition of Irish graphic artists at the Savchenko Gallery in Gdańsk in the coming months.”Serhiy Savchenko
Supported by the Gdańsk Cultural Scholarship “Mobility Fund” and the Ukrainian-Irish Cultural Platform
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Works,created on residency
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