Maurice Doherty uses a conceptual and cross-disciplinary approach in his practice that encompasses video, installation, two-dimensional work and text-based projects. These works link disparate aesthetic, social, scientific or philosophical themes that aspire to deal with contemporary concerns and issues.
A main focus running through his practice is how science in art has the potential to generate a common identity, solidarity and mutual understanding amongst humanity, especially in such politically and socially turbulent times. Currently he is particularly drawn towards how science in art can play a very significant role in addressing and understanding our current ecological crisis, as hopefully demonstrated in recent and planned future artworks.
For the Artlink Residency he planned to produce 2-3 new conceptual artworks in collaboration with the community around Fort Dunree that take advantage of the surrounding natural beauty of the Inishowen Peninsula.He also had in mind a few preliminary ideas for quite humorous photographic works that would require a little time and experimentation.
He was keen on spending a period of production at Fort Dunree, particularly as he felt it would open up new possibilities as it is in marked contrast to the cities he has worked and lived in over the last 20 years. Maurice Doherty graduated from the University of Ulster, Belfast, N.Ireland in 1997 and completed an MFA at the Glasgow School of Art, Scotland, in 2001. In 2019, he was awarded the British Council & ACNI International Development Award. In 2018, he was selected for the Artist-In-Residence programme at AIR Antwerp, Belgium. Solo exhibitions include FAQ, Bremen, Germany (2017), Manière Noire, Berlin, Germany (2015), Beursschouwburg, Brussels, Belgium (2010), Schalter Gallery, Berlin, Germany, (2009) Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art, Glasgow Science Centre, Scotland (2008), Catalyst Arts, Belfast, Northern Ireland (2006), The Floating Series, Berlin, Germany (2006), Tramway, Glasgow, Scotland (2006) and Collective Gallery, Edinburgh,Scotland (2002).
- June 30, 2022
