A former bank on Thomas Street in Dublin city centre has been given a new lease of life as it has this week launched as a creative new art exhibition.
The fantastic new FLUX showcase exhibition is running from today until Friday, May 19, at The Digital Hub's newly repurposed venue at the former Bank of Ireland located on Thomas Street. It features the work of 34 FLUX studio members, with a diverse range of work including fine art painting, photography, theatre and video production, glass art, and sustainable fashion.
There will also be a range of creative businesses on display, such as Izzy Wheels, which was founded in Dublin by sisters Ailbhe and Izzy Keane, who design removable wheelchair covers. Their designs was inspired by Izzy who has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user.
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FLUX is a brand-new cultural initiative from Chris Cullen, former Director of Block T Studios. FLUX continues Block T's mission of providing much needed affordable workspace to Dublin's creative community, and it is currently home to over 40 artists and makers from their base in The Digital Hub in Dublin 8.
Chris Cullen Managing Director at FLUX explained that the idea came out of conversations happening across the city around vacancy and what they could do from a cultural perspective. He said: "The concept is a nod to the adaptability and resilience of the city's cultural community, the various changes and crises we've navigated and where we go from here.
"If we can open up these vacant spaces and reimagine them as places of creative interaction, then we can create a platform that allows that grassroots magic to happen.” Meanwhile, Fiach Mac Conghail who is CEO of The Digital Hub, said that it is "encouraging to see a strong development of events and exhibitions celebrating arts and culture" in the local community.
He said that The Digital Hub is proud to have FLUX as a member resident. He said: "We are grateful for the opportunity to support the development of both innovative and creative companies in the Dublin 8 community. Repurposing the old Bank of Ireland building is a prime example of how we can tackle dereliction in the area, while supporting creative industries who are in need of space.”
Later in the month, FLUX is also set to host set to host a Sustainability in Fashion Event and Exhibition from May 28 to June 3.
The exhibition will feature the artwork of FLUX member Sharon Sweeney, a sustainable fashion designer alongside a wide range of fashion creators and designers, all focused on raising awareness of sustainable clothing and the effects of fast fashion on the environment.
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