9ft in Common
Aisling Rusk, (Studio Idir) and Amberlea Neely
Date Sunday 01 October 2023
Time 3pm - 4.30pm
Location The Mick Lally Theatre
FREE but prebook is advised as spaces are limited
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Dr Aisling Rusk and Amberlea Neely of 9ft in Common discuss mapping as a way in to rediscovering Belfast’s alleyways. You are invited to reimagine a familiar place, creating your own ‘monomap’.
About
9ft in Common is a cross-disciplinary partnership between creative practitioner Amberlea Neely and architect Dr Aisling Rusk, long-time collaborators around matters of people, connection and space. The investigation was highly commended in the 2023 RIAI Architecture Awards, research category. In this event, we will share our discovery of Belfast’s alleyways and the making of the Belfast Alley Map. We will discuss mapping as a way of interpreting a space and the important strategic and inclusive response that the project offers in terms of public space, creative intervention, untapped heritage and climate emergency. During the workshop element, we will invite you to think about your own street, neighbourhood, or city, and you will have the opportunity to create your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind mini, mono-printed map. All equipment and training will be provided. Anyone can make a map!