More Bread, More Roses!

The MAC exhibition, I See His Blood Upon The Rose, traces the history of the flower in art and their adoption as symbols of political influence, revolution, and human control over nature. It will present intriguing juxtapositions between artists and works spanning centuries; central to the exhibition is the work of two remarkable women artists Rachel Ruysch (1664 – 1750) and Mary Delany (1700 – 1788). These workshops will lean upon the legacies of these and more contemporary artists who have expanded the use of floral motifs to activate feminist and queer messages in their work.

WEEK ONE | 1 March: A short talk and collage workshop in homage to the work of Mary Delany and Linder Sterling.

WEEK TWO | 15 March: A short talk and photography workshop in homage to the work of Rachel Ruysch and Penny Slinger.

WEEK THREE | 22 March: A short talk and photography materiality workshop, thinking of contemporary practices related to the exhibition.

WEEK FOUR | 29 March: A short talk and banner-making workshop, inspired by the events of IWD Belfast and the work in the exhibition.

All materials provided for each session.

Emma Campbell is an artist and activist, working in Photography and Social Policy in Ulster University and 1/11th of Array Collective.

Programmed as part of I See His Blood Upon The Rose exhibition - you can also book exhibition tickets here.

The MAC reserves the right to cancel this event if the minimum number threshold is not met. Any event bookers will be contacted by our team and receive a full refund if unfortunately the event has to be cancelled.