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art Underwave An incredible new exhibition from B
ettina Seitz, a Germanborn visual artist living in the North-West of Ireland, working in sculpture, installation and collaborative film. Underwave explores the rich history of humanity in Sligo and the North West, mapping the journey from the Neolithic settlers to diverse modern society. This project looks at sculptures by Bettina Seitz, that have been temporarily installed within the tidal zones of Sligo Bay. Videographer Fionn Rogers filmed these sculptures underwater, showcasing the pieces as they submit to and reemerge from successive tides. “Aiming to foster a deeper, empathetic connection to the underwater environment – a realm often perceived as alien – highlighting its importance as a precious space that needs protection and care during this critical period of human history. The sculptures’ placement in such a dynamic location symbolises the significant interplay between human presence and the landscape, our millennia-long dependence on the shoreline, and our shared vulnerability with the fragile coastal ecosystem.” 16th August - 25th August 21-25 Arran St E, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 YY97 thecomplex.ie FILM Swing Bout A new independent feature film, and an intense crime thriller set backstage at a major boxing event, “tracing Tony Gale’s (Ciara Berkeley of The Deceived and Normal People) tumultuous journey from the dressing room to her ring walk in a night of deceit, betrayal, and life-altering decisions. As tensions mount in the dressing room, Toni wrestles with her conscience; a betting scandal brews within the underworld; illicit affairs are exposed involving her coach; The Casey Brothers face a potential murder inquiry; and Toni’s only real friend fights for her life due to inadequate medical attention after collapsing post-fight.” Writer/director Maurice O’ Carrolls new Irish feature hits the big screen at the close of September, and with a stellar cast and crew behind it, including actor/producer Sinead O’Riordan (The Dry, Christmas Perfection) and John Connors (Love/Hate, Cardboard Gangsters), and already garnering some high praise, it looks to be another addition to this years run of incredible, independent Irish cinema. September 20th at selected theatres. GIG Matana Roberts/Sean Clancy The end of August will see the utterly captivating New York based composer, Matana Roberts, bring her immersive multidisciplinary performance to the cosy environs of the Workmans Cellar. Almost halfway through Coin Coin, a twelve album cycle that The Quietus has promised “will be regarded as a singular masterpiece of twenty-first century sonic and narrative art.”, the acclaimed saxophonist/clarinettist/ composer has been booked as part of a stacked double bill, with Dublin based composer Sean Clancy to perform, all put together by the tireless efforts of Enthusiastic Eunuch promotions. 29th August, The Workmans Cellar, 8 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 HT44 billetto.ie/users/enthusiastic-eunuch 45