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Mary Farl Powers (1948-1992) was a printmaker, born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota and spend time in Ireland and the United States from 1951 until the 1970s. She studied and worked in Ireland and the USA until her death in 1992.[1]
Legacy[edit]
Powers was a passionate supporter of printmaking both in her work and beyond playing an essential role in fostering a community of artists dedicated to improving the status of printmaking. Her efforts led to the establishment and growth of the Graphic Studio in Dublin, a collaborative space that became a hub for printmakers to share ideas, techniques, and experiences. [2] Under Powers' guidance, the Graphic Studio became a vital institution for the development and promotion of printmaking as a respected art form. [3]
Through workshops, exhibitions, and collaborations with fellow artists, she not only expanded the creative scope of the studio but also created a supportive environment for emerging printmakers.[3] Powers' commitment to developing the Graphic Studio's talent and spirit of community left a lasting legacy that continues to influence printmaking in Ireland.[1]
However, the professionalization of printmaking was not the only thing she advocated for, as printmaking was not her only form of artistic expression. In most of her work, that also comprehends cast paper and paper sculpture, she included her personal perspective on important social issues such as feminism and reproductive rights,[3] issues that were not talked about enough at the time. [4] Outside of her advocacy and artistic pursuits, Mary Farl Powers' personal life and struggles found expression in her husband Paul Muldoon work, "Incantata". Muldoon wrote this powerful elegy two years after the tragic loss of his wife. The play explores the depths of grief, capturing the the emotional cost of her passing.[4] Incantata is proof of the profound impact Mary Farl Powers had on those around her, going beyond her role as an artist to become a muse and a source of inspiration for her husband's art.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "In Memory of Mary Farl Powers, 1948–1992". Irish Repertory Theatre. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Pivari, F. (2011) ‘Graphic Studio: 50 Years in Dublin’, Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Dublin, 8 September 2010 – 3 January 2011.
- ^ a b c Scott, Y., Marshall, C., & Murphy, P. (2022). ‘Irish art 1920-2020: Perspectives on change’. Royal Irish Academy.
- ^ a b Meany, H. (2018) ‘Incantata review – pain, poetry and potatoes with Paul Muldoon’, The Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2018/jul/23/incantata-review pain-poetry-and-potatoes-with-paul-muldoon (Accessed: 03 November 2023).