‘’Longing for Home’’, presents a collection of artworks that explore Slovak folk identity and memory through narrative retelling and reclaim. Drawing from personal female experiences while reflecting on the historical traditional years of Slovakia and the women that have lived it. Living away from my motherland leaves me with a persistent sense of longing. I frequently struggle with where I fit and feel torn between two different countries, attempting to reconnect with my heritage. Every piece of work reflects longing for a place familiar yet distant and its history. Symbolism plays a central role, with flora motifs and animals appearing as metaphors for growth, resistance, and remembrance. I use vibrancy inspired by traditional Slovak celebrations, reclaiming them to tell a quieter, more complex stories. Clay elements extend the work beyond the canvas, allowing forms to emerge into its space, sprouting outwards like seeds, creating dialogue between memory, heritage and belonging.
- Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, 216 Falls Road Belfast, BT12 6AH Northern Ireland
- 18/06/26 – 30/07/26
- Time: 7-9pm (Launch)
More information: https://linktr.ee/culturlann
