Book Launch

Buí by Dorren Kilfeather – Book Launch

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

When:

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Where:

Photo Museum Ireland

We are thrilled to host the official book launch of Buí, a new publication by photographer Doreen Kilfeather in collaboration with stylist Aisling Farinella and design by Keith Nally. As part of the event, the artist will be available to sign copies of the book.

This captivating collection of photographs, shot on location at Bothar Buí, West Cork, features the photographer’s daughter and fashion by Simone Rocha. Themes of retreat, domesticity, women and nature are woven through the images which were created in winter and summer seasons 2020/21.

The inaugural publication, presented by THREAD Editions, connects to the legacy of THREAD magazine, showcasing contemporary Irish talent in fashion, photography and design on a curated print platform.

Previously exhibited at Sarah Walker Gallery in June 2024, these images were shot on medium format film. A selection of limited editions printed on Hahnemühle fine art paper and Japanese Awagami papers are available on request.

 

  • A collage-like image featuring two overlapping photographs. The top photo shows two people embracing warmly, with one person smiling widely while wearing a checkered shirt, jacket, and a cap. The background suggests a cozy, retro-style kitchen with floral tiles and cabinetry. The second person has their arm around the other, smiling with eyes slightly closed. The bottom photo is partially visible, showing the lower half of the person in jeans and a jacket, standing near a wooden table, hinting at a different setting. The layering creates a nostalgic, playful feel, blending two moments into one.

    Spencer Glover, from the series Shoebox

  • A portrait of a young person with long dark hair, standing outdoors against a blurred, natural background. They are wearing a blue denim jacket adorned with patches of rock bands like Metallica, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and Iron Maiden, among others. The expression on their face is calm and slightly introspective, and the overcast sky contributes to a subdued, moody atmosphere.

    Patryck Gizicki, Untitled, from the series Stay Forever More

  • A photograph of an old, abandoned house with a tiled roof, partially covered by overgrown ivy. The house appears weathered, with peeling paint and broken windows. Surrounding it are bare trees and overgrown shrubs, giving a sense of neglect and isolation. The sky is overcast, adding to the somber and desolate atmosphere.

    Patryck Gizicki, Untitled, from the series Stay Forever More

Bothar Buí is located on a secluded hillside on the Beara peninsula. Designed by renowned Irish architect Robin Walker, this modernist assemblage of farm buildings and contemporary structures works has been a retreat for artists, writers, poets, musicians, families and friends since the 1960s.

Doreen Kilfeather

Doreen Kilfeather is a Dublin-based photographer specialising in portraiture and fashion photography.

A deep understanding of light and shadow, and a sense of intimacy and connection define her work. Her personal projects focus on her family and friends and their children. She returns to these communities of friends each year to document the feeling of being a child, an adolescent, a young adult, in portraits that capture both the person and a sense of the place they occupy.

Her work has been featured in publications such as Irish Tatler, Image, Cara, The Gloss, Boys by Girls and Faire magazine.

Aisling Farinella

Aisling Farinella is a stylist, creative director and consultant working across fashion and cultural platforms. A sought after stylist, her work is featured in prominent Irish and international publications, working closely with leading Irish artistic talents, designers and clients. Her individual styling aesthetic is conveyed through a naturalistic approach and a love for elevating portraiture through fashion.

Aisling is Consulting Fashion Editor at Irish Tatler, a Board Director of the IDI and course lead for the CFA NCAD Professional Diploma in Fashion Communication. Her personal projects include a role as co-creative director and editor of Thread magazine (2011 – 2018), which positioned a new era of Irish fashion industry talent on an international platform.

 

 



  • A collage-like image featuring two overlapping photographs. The top photo shows two people embracing warmly, with one person smiling widely while wearing a checkered shirt, jacket, and a cap. The background suggests a cozy, retro-style kitchen with floral tiles and cabinetry. The second person has their arm around the other, smiling with eyes slightly closed. The bottom photo is partially visible, showing the lower half of the person in jeans and a jacket, standing near a wooden table, hinting at a different setting. The layering creates a nostalgic, playful feel, blending two moments into one.

    Spencer Glover, from the series Shoebox

  • A portrait of a young person with long dark hair, standing outdoors against a blurred, natural background. They are wearing a blue denim jacket adorned with patches of rock bands like Metallica, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and Iron Maiden, among others. The expression on their face is calm and slightly introspective, and the overcast sky contributes to a subdued, moody atmosphere.

    Patryck Gizicki, Untitled, from the series Stay Forever More

  • A photograph of an old, abandoned house with a tiled roof, partially covered by overgrown ivy. The house appears weathered, with peeling paint and broken windows. Surrounding it are bare trees and overgrown shrubs, giving a sense of neglect and isolation. The sky is overcast, adding to the somber and desolate atmosphere.

    Patryck Gizicki, Untitled, from the series Stay Forever More

  • A black and white photograph showing two hands gently touching. One hand is adorned with a strand of pearls draped over it, while the other hand has a crescent moon tattoo on the wrist. The image captures a sense of connection and intimacy against a dark, blurred background.

    Dee Byrne, Untitled, from the series Of Petals, Pearls, and Inherited Creatures

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