Robert Connolly
Associate Lecturer
Belfast School of Art
Ulster University
Ireland
Biography
Brian Connolly is an Associate Lecturer in sculpture and fine art. Currently a member of the Research Institute of Art & Design, Brian is a multi-media artist who’s works often relate to ‘place’ or context. He employs a wide range of artistic processes, including performance art, public sculpture, installation art, and collaborative projects. He has performed & exhibited in diverse contexts throughout Europe, North America and China. Brian has initiated and curated events and projects both nationally and internationally and has been involved with artist run organizations throughout Ireland including Bbeyond, The Sculptors Society of Ireland, Visual Artists Ireland, Flaxart etc. He has created more than twelve Public Artworks/Commissions in a range of media, and has experience of working as an artist on design teams.
Research Interest
Performance art, Public sculpture, Installation art
Publications
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Art Activity 1:Guest Artist during PAS Performance Art Workshop (No. 49), Bratislava, as part of ‘Neighbourhood & Territory’ Project – Nomadic Arts Festival.Art Activity 2:‘Market Stall’ Performance, Trhovisko Zilinska Market, Bratislava, as part of Nomadic Arts Festival 2016, - ‘Neighbourhood & Territory’ project, curated by Mads Floor Andersen. Date: (2016)
