The First Draft, Rich Gilligan, signed copy

'The First Draft' is an artistic homecoming, bringing internationally influenced work back to the roots of Rich Gilligan's creative journey and offers a contemplative look at the themes of belonging, identity, and coming of age in suburbia. The exhibition revisits Gilligan's early projects created around Blanchardstown which are presented as non-sequential vignettes exploring the complex relationship we often hold with the places that shape us, inviting audiences to experience a dialogue between past and present. Still and moving image installations will transport visitors into the rich tapestry of life within subcultures, where transient moments explore the process of coming of age. Each piece, whether revisiting past work or presenting fresh perspectives, serves as a personal yet universally resonant meditation on how our environments shape our outlooks and identities. 

Featuring essays by Ken Grant & Sue Rainsford

Published by Driftwood Editions
Designed by Atelier Projects
Hardback, linen bound cover, 120 pages

120190 mm250 mm

• Hardcover