Bethany Darragh - Artist

  The exhibition Exploring Memory, Conflict, and Community by Nela Milic at Centrala presents an insightful examination of personal and collective histories through art. This exhibition runs from the 1st of October 2024 to the 9th of November 2024, offering a powerful reflection on how memory, conflict, and community intersect in the artist's work. The exhibition, created with the artist's residency, features a series of mixed-media pieces that really delve into the impact of historical events on individual and societal identities with an aim to bring the community together. The exhibition is thoughtfully arranged, with each section focusing on a different aspect of memory and conflict. Visitors enter the space and are greeted by a large-scale installation that immediately sets the tone. This was Text Illumination, a beautiful piece of artwork that consists of a shrouded box with a lit background highlighting interchangeable letters hanging down. This central work is a breathta...