Domino Whisker, Stay Awhile

Château La Coste is pleased to present an exhibition of new tapestries, embroideries and paintings by Irish artist Domino Whisker titled ‘Stay Awhile’, her first major solo show outside of Ireland. These works reflect the beauty that the artist has found in her journey through grief and the resulting shift in her being. At a first glance, intricately embroidered birds ‘in flight and fright’ and tapestries depicting seascapes and stormy skies may seem dark, yet, if the viewer were to ‘stay awhile’, glimpses of hope and light shine through. 

Based in Dublin, self-taught Domino Whisker took up embroidery a decade ago, seeking a creative outlet for emotional release whilst caring for her father who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Initially serving as a means of catharsis and processing this challenging personal experience, Whisker's exhibition at Château La Coste signifies a new chapter in her artistic journey following the loss of her father, which she refers to as a 'Sea Change'. While these new pieces continue to explore the recurring themes of death and grief, Whisker has pushed herself to confront her emotions, leading her to reflect on life and find peace amidst the chaos. 

Birds in flight serve as a central motif in this exhibition, intricately mapping Whisker’s emotional journey. Birds, often black crows, initially came to her during the pandemic, when the world was confined and yearned for freedom. Gradually, these creatures took on a wilder and more foreboding nature. Swooping and diving, they seemed poised to strike — a physical manifestation of the tumultuous emotions that consumed Whisker. Through the act of stitching these crows, the artist found a means to comprehend her grief. Now finding beauty within her embroideries, the birds became a symbol of hope, offering comfort and solace. 

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Bastide Gallery
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12pm - 5pm