Visit this mosaic masterpiece of Constance Markievicz on display in the kitchen of Manchester councillor and suffragette Hannah Mitchell.
Created by world renowned mosaic artist Mark Kennedy as part of The Irish Nation Art Trail (1 March – 6 May 2024), celebrating Manchester’s long established Irish connection.
Produced by Irish Mancunian and Wild in Art to celebrate Manchester Irish Festival.
Suitable for all ages.
Widely regarded as Manchester’s Mosaic Master, Mark Kennedy has been creating work for over 30 years. He is presently the artist-in-residence for Manchester City Football Club, his work covers several sides of the iconic shopping emporium Afflecks Palace, sits on the walls of many hospitality establishments throughout the city, and hangs over hundreds of fireplaces across the globe.
Anthony H Wilson once said, “Mark Kennedy takes iconic images and finds for them a new life, a new role, a new tangibility in their existence as mosaic. And the iconic image finds new things to say to us.”
Almost ten years ago, Mark created a piece of his favourite playwright Samuel Beckett. This wonderful piece of work awakened something within him, reaffirming his deep Irish roots, and over the following years he has added companion pieces which have culminated in The Irish Nation Art Trail.
PHM’s Mollie Holden takes a closer look at Constance Markievicz, her fight to improve the lives of the working class, and a poster in the museum’s collection.
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