Famine Lines — Rachel Fitzpatrick Design

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Rachel Fitzpatrick Design

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Rachel Fitzpatrick Design

Doctoral Research

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FAMINE LINES (Copy)

This work takes inspiration form Rachel’s socially engaged practice working with people seeking sanctuary from conflict or famine.  These pieces explore our own history and heritage surrounding these same issues on the island of Ireland. Each

The pieces are inspired by the scars that have been left in the landscape by unharvested potatoes planted by the occupants who have long since left to escape famine or conflict and travel across seas to better futures.  These ‘Lazy Beds’, as th

Each panel is created using pigmented velcro set in a deep wooden frame.

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FAMINE LINES (Copy)

This work takes inspiration form Rachel’s socially engaged practice working with people seeking sanctuary from conflict or famine.  These pieces explore our own history and heritage surrounding these same issues on the island of Ireland. Each

The pieces are inspired by the scars that have been left in the landscape by unharvested potatoes planted by the occupants who have long since left to escape famine or conflict and travel across seas to better futures.  These ‘Lazy Beds’, as th

Each panel is created using pigmented velcro set in a deep wooden frame.

20231031 Rachel Fitzpatrick 016.jpeg

20231031 Rachel Fitzpatrick 023.jpeg

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