Artist Talk with Fiona Hayes’ Archiving Hope Exhibition at County Hall

Join Fiona Hayes for an Artist Talk at Archiving Hope

Cultural Companions are invited to a special event at Cork County Hall: an artist talk by West Cork artist Fiona Hayes, part of her solo exhibition Archiving Hope. This takes place on 24th October at 1pm in the Foyer on the Ground Floor.

Fiona’s work explores the self-healing power of nature through the re-wilding of an abandoned 40-acre post-industrial gravel pit in West Cork. Once a barren, man-made landscape, it has become a thriving accidental nature reserve, filled with wild plants, insects, small mammals, and birds.

During the artist talk, Fiona will share insights into her creative process, her deep-mapping investigation of this extraordinary landscape, and the stories behind her paintings, printed images, and projections that document this magical transformation. This is a wonderful chance to engage directly with the artist, ask questions, and explore the themes of resilience, creativity, and the natural world.

Event Details:

• Event: Artist Talk by Fiona Hayes

• Date & Time: 24th October, 1pm

• Location: Foyer, Cork County Hall, Ground Floor

• Accessibility: County Hall is open Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm. Parking and access details available on arrival.

• Exhibition: Archiving Hope runs 9th–25th October, open to the public.

Mayor of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan-Foley, highlighted the importance of Fiona’s work:

“Much of our natural heritage is found in expected places like bogs, wetlands, and grasslands, but Fiona’s work encourages us to look deeply into post-industrial sites and see the resilience of nature emerge. It is wonderful to see this transformation documented through art.”

This artist talk is a perfect occasion to explore art and nature, spark conversation, and share insights with fellow participants. Don’t miss this engaging and inspiring event!

Let us know if you are coming - drop a text to 0858670744 or email culture@muintircork.com