MANTLE: Mother of Pearl, Catalyst Arts Belfast
Riddles Warehouse, Belfast

 

𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is a performance. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is a gathering in the evening. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is concurrent. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is soon. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is in a warehouse. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is a layer. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is a crust. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is made of rock or ices. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is is a significant part of the anatomy. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 secretes calcium carbonate and conchiolin. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 creates a shell. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is for us. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is about you. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is a celebration of Catalyst Arts. 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙇𝙀 is an homage to the landscape and complexity of contemporary practice in Ireland in 2024.

'MANTLE was an evening of performances by Emma Brennan, as part of 'Mother of Pearl’ - a series of events celebrating Catalyst’s 30th year, the pearl anniversary. Using archival materials and our collective memories of sharing, passing [through], collecting and being they developed a programme of performances, exhibitions, events and engagements which highlight Catalyst Art’s dedication, significance and influence to the visual arts on the island of Ireland. 

Invited artists to performance included Emma Brennan, Alastair MacLennan, Brian Patterson, Sandra Johnston and Thomas Wells. Each artist engaged with the space in a different way, bringing with them new elements. Audience members were welcomed to walk freely through the space and watch as performances unfolded. Photography by David Copeland.