Artist in Residence Launch Evening: Joan Alexander

Join us as we welcome artist Joan Alexander to Yarn for the opening of her week-long Artist in Residence.

The evening will begin with a drinks reception, followed by an introduction to Joan's residency and the ideas shaping her practice. Joan will share about her current research, creative process and the themes behind her residency at Yarn, before opening the floor for questions and conversation.

This is an opportunity to meet the artist, hear about the work that will unfold throughout the week, and gain an insight into the thinking behind the residency, including its workshops, open studio and Ghost Desk sessions.

The evening includes

• Drinks reception

• Introduction to the residency

• Artist talk

• Q&A with Joan Alexander

Free event. Booking essential.

To explore the full programme of events taking place throughout Joan's residency, visit our Artist in Residence page.

About Joan Alexander

Joan Alexander is an artist from Omagh, now living in Ballycastle with her family. Her work is rooted in shadow catching through experimental and staged works. She has worked and exhibited across the UK, Ireland and internationally, including with Photoworks, Lumen Collective, CCA Derry, Belfast Exposed, Digital Art Studios and PS².

Joan is currently a practice-based PhD researcher at Belfast School of Art. Her research brings together shadow theatre, staged photographic works, photosensitive plant pigments and ghost stories, exploring photography as a way of writing with light and tracing the connections between memory, place and absence.