Artist Masterclass: Lived Portrait of Dublin with Shane Lynam

Photo Museum Ireland is delighted to present a Masterclass with exhibiting photographer and lecturer Shane Lynam
5 October 2024, 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Inspired by exhibiting photographer Shane Lynam’s project Pebbledash Wonderland, this artist-led workshop invites you to explore the intricate layers of Dublin’s urban landscape Under Lynam’s guidance, participants will uncover how to create a lived portrait of a place and learn strategies to develop their own observational style, This masterclass challenges participants to engage with the city as a dynamic subject, crafting a narrative that captures the evolving character of Dublin 8.

Using their own digital cameras, participants will look deeper into the historical narrative of an area, uncovering the subtle details and exploring juxtapositions that create new possibilities for our understanding of place and good photography. Through a blend of walking and picture-making participants will discover Dublin’s urban landscape and reflect on developments that are continuously changing the experience of the city. Resulting in a collection of compelling images that document the concept of ‘progress.’

What you will learn:

• Learn how to actively engage with a place, responding to your chosen environment.

• Develop strategies for evolving your own personal practice in photography.

Format

1.30pm to 2.30pm

Shane presents strategies for developing work based on his experiences around Fifty High Seasons and Pebbledash Wonderland.

2.30pm to 4.30pm

Guided walk through the inner city with visits to specific sites relevant to Pebbledash Wonderland, finishing in Dublin 8,

4.30pm

Optional informal coffee chat.

Opportunity to share work with Shane by email after the event.