20th February – 23rd March 2025
The Hunt Museum, Limerick
Symbols of Mobility is a multidisciplinary, ambitious body of work which explores mobility as a change of state or place. Embracing mobility is a lifesaver in changing times. Each installation flies on the wings of the future giving us the support mechanism of wings, inspired by stories as old as time. The exhibition is informed through exploring bird lore in proverbs, fairytales and intangible cultural traditions. These have been studied across several communities as well as humans who embody a particular Symbol of Mobility.
This multi award winning body of work is being launched for the first time as a dedicated exhibition as part of The Hunt Museum exhibition program at the Garden Room Gallery and Process Room. The work is a combination of felt art, film and photography. It has been developed over several years through rich engagements with communities in Ireland and around the world. It has been produced with the generous support of Arts Council, Creative Ireland, Dublin Arts Office, Richmond Barracks, OPW and several private patrons.
About the artist
Dr. Niki Collier is an award winning artist, sought after collaborator and acclaimed producer who has developed several bodies of work. She has been awarded Arts Council Mentoring Award and has curated several shows including most current Textile Journey Show Beyond Chaos in Dublin Castle. Niki has worked on several commissions, most recent her award winning work on Symbols of Mobility, The Legend of Oengus and Caer, was commissioned specifically for Winter Solstice at New Grange by the Office of Public Works.
Schedule for Events
The workshop runs from the 20th February – 23rd March 2025.
There is an array of rich engagements, welcoming you to experience the messages presented through the exhibition:
Movement Workshop (1st March, 11am-12pm)
Find your bird and joy moves with Adriana (The Kingfisher)
Exhibition Launch (6th March, 4pm)
Opening remarks by H.E. Vania Andreeva (Bulgarian Ambassador to Ireland).
Family Workshop (15th March, 11am-12pm)
Niki Collier Birds of a feather Felting
Craft & Chat Workshop (15th March, 2pm-4pm)
Niki Collier Art Talk and demonstration
