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DÚLAMÁN (Copy)

Inspired by the Irish folksongs of the seaweed men (Dúlamán). These men collected seaweed from the shores of Carlingford to sell in the market town’s of Newry and Belfast.

Legend has it that these charmer’s would steal the heart of the daughters of the local farmers.  They would then threaten to run away with the daughters if the farmer did not buy their seaweed.  These songs are now sung to infants to warn

The piece is created from pigmented velcro and suspended from stainless steel rods

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Image of Rachel with the piece in Island Arts Centre , Lisburn Phot Credit | Neil Harrison

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DÚLAMÁN (Copy)

Inspired by the Irish folksongs of the seaweed men (Dúlamán). These men collected seaweed from the shores of Carlingford to sell in the market town’s of Newry and Belfast.

Legend has it that these charmer’s would steal the heart of the daughters of the local farmers.  They would then threaten to run away with the daughters if the farmer did not buy their seaweed.  These songs are now sung to infants to warn

The piece is created from pigmented velcro and suspended from stainless steel rods

20231031 Rachel Fitzpatrick 019.jpeg

Image of Rachel with the piece in Island Arts Centre , Lisburn Phot Credit | Neil Harrison

20231031 Rachel Fitzpatrick 018.jpeg

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