Carlotta Hester // Live Action Drawings

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During the summer of 2010 Carlotta Hester made over 100 drawings in County Cavan, Ireland, documenting the largest of all traditional Irish music festivals, Fleadh Cheoil na hÈireann.
Hester’s live action drawings of musicians, singers, and dancers were created in every festival setting including street sessions, theaters, dance classes, pub sessions, tutor’s classes, outdoor concerts, cross-border sessions, and more.
Musical artists from over 15 counties in Ireland (North and South), as well as Scotland, England, and the United States are depicted in these drawings.
This exhibition is a tribute to the amazing artistry and remarkable spirit of traditional Irish music and dance. It is also a unique and engaging artist’s document of the now historic music festival, Fleadh Cheoil 2010.
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Important! All images within this post are © Carlotta Hester. All rights reserved.