Beschreibung
The thirty year conflict in Northern Ireland, commonly referred to as the Troubles, has been the focus of considerable scholarly attention. Yet, the role of political Irish art and its relation to the conflict has rarely been highlighted. Painting the Irish Conflict presents the first comprehensive investigation of the life and work of Gerard Mo chara Kelly, one of the most well-known Irish political mural painters. During the 1980s and 1990s, Kellys Irish Nationalist murals served as dynamic visual backdrops to the street battles occurring in Belfast. This book examines Kellys work from his earliest drawings to his well-known large-scale public murals. The text also provides insight into the historical roots and development of Northern Irelands political murals and it explores Kellys impact in creating a distinct mural tradition. This study should be especially helpful to those seeking a greater understanding of the meaning and significance of public wall painting in Northern Ireland.
Autorenporträt
Deborah Saleeby-Mulligan received her Ph.D. with distinction from The Graduate Center of the City University of New York in 2006. She is currently Adjunct Professor of Art History at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York.
