Anne Cleary facts for kids
Anne Cleary (born in 1965 in Tullamore, Ireland) is a talented artist. She creates special art installations and video art.
Anne Cleary's Art Work
Anne Cleary often works with her partner, Denis Connolly. They both studied architecture. Together, they create art that involves the people who see it. They call this "observer participation." This means the artwork isn't just something to look at. It's something you can be a part of!
Their art is for everyone. They often team up with other artists. These include dancers like Cindy Cummings and writers like the poet Derry O'Sullivan. They also work with musicians and skilled craftspeople.
Cleary and Connolly are known as leading new-media artists in Ireland. They use cool new technologies in their art. This makes their work exciting and meaningful. Their art is always about participation. This happens both when they create it and when people experience it. They believe art is an active part of the world, not just an observation.
In recent years, they have received many public art projects. These projects are in Ireland, Britain, and France. Each project involves people taking part. It also includes creating permanent artworks.
Some of their recent art shows include:
- A nine-month show at the Casino at Marino in Dublin (2013). It featured three art installations.
- A show in Paris celebrating Ireland's presidency of the EU (2013). This included installations at Hôtel de Ville, Paris and the Irish College in Paris.
- A show with five "Meta-perceptual Helmets" at the Natural History Museum (Ireland) (2014).
- A three-month show at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris (2008-2009).
They also published a book and DVD called Moving Dublin in 2009. In the same year, they won a special award. It was the AIB Award for Irish artists with great potential. Anne Cleary and Denis Connolly live in Paris with their twin daughters.
Awards and Achievements
Anne Cleary has received several important awards for her art:
- 2009 - AIB Award for Irish artists of exceptional potential.
- 2005 - EV+A 2005 award.
- 2003 - Best Documentary Film Prize at the Kerry Film Festival.
- 2000 - Moving Image Award from Cork Film Centre, Cork.
