Ludgate Presents A Journey into Art, Science and Outer Space

Seminar: A Journey into Art, Science and Outer Space

A Journey into Art, Science and Outer Space

Join us for an exciting event at Ludgate where you'll be taken on a journey beyond this world! It is our privilege to be hosting Aoife van Linden Tol as she passes through West Cork. As a world renowned artist, she brings a wealth of experience, stories and captivates audiences of all ages. Her work is at the nexus of Art and Science, and this seminar will not disappoint. We invite you to join us after the seminar for a cup of tea and a chat in good old West Cork style, encouraging creative discussion, exploration and collaborations!

What to expect:

In this seminar Aoife offers a window into her award winning multi-disciplinary practice. She presents a selection of projects which exemplify her exciting journey through arts and science on Earth and in outer space. Aoife has worked with the European Space Agency to create huge explosive performances, her art has flown on the International Space Station and she has even worked with Star Wars!

Aoife van Linden Tol

Aoife van Linden Tol FRSA is an award winning multi-disciplinary artist working at the nexus of art, science and technology. Specialising in explosives she has fused her interests in nature, and outer space. She creates abstract works which often examine concepts of time, density and matter as well as deep human emotions and motivations. Aoife has a Master of Science in Space Studies from the International Space University and a Bachelor in Art and Design from Central St Martin's. Aoife was Artist in residence at the European Space Agency in 2016/17. Her artwork Copper Cosmos flew aboard the International Space Station in 2023.

www.aoifevanlindentol.com

Photo credits:

Aoife Réalta performance - Photo Credit Sebastian Heroiu

Aoife sketching at ESA - Photo Credit ESA–C.Carreau