It’s almost two weeks since the month in Mayo with Na Cailleacha ended, and even though I have written five different versions of this blog piece, none of them seemed just right to put onto the website.
But as of today, I decided to stop messing around and just write it in one go. My name is Anouk Rudin. Originally from Switzerland, I have lived and worked in Dublin for a good year before the lockdown in March, and this month has been my first visit to Mayo. Besides differences in the conception of what a mountain is (really, everything in Ireland is sort of a small hill or a big hill for me, occasionally I even refer to a small mountain, but that’s about it) I was as stunned as everyone else by the beauty around me. Therefore, it didn’t come a surprise to me that several art projects were inspired by the landscape around us, starting from the bog and the Atlantic but also the history of the place that was so clearly visible around us. I’m not one of the artists in this project, nor someone with a whole lot of experience in this area. I came into this project as an assistant to Therry and her documentary, and ended up being a bit of an assistant to everyone. I also set up their Instagram account, which, as a result, involved me in pretty much all the things Na Cailleacha has done over the month. Therefore, as the only “outsider”, Catherine invited me to share my perspective in this blog. I was quite simply just blown away by this group. What struck me most is their endless passion for their work. Without me really noticing it, they dragged me into their world of colour, sounds, shapes and words, that filled me with new insights into the world around me. They are so completely dedicated to their art that it’s hard not to feel a little intimidated at times. Even though they are all completely different, this love for their work is what connects them. Beyond that connection, there was something in the way they interacted with each other that surprised me, but also themselves. Endless support seems about the right way to express it, on a professional level, but also on a personal one. These are women artists over seventy (with the exception of Carole who is slightly younger) and being that, they faced burdens and struggles that, when pointed out, raise a lot of questions of the “Why?” and “Why not?”variety. Sharing experiences with each other and relating to them, allowed them to create bonds that were both unique and powerful. For me as a mere twenty-two-year-old woman, listening to them overcome these challenges, or simply just working with them, has been an inspiration and left me with what I like to call “a big blur of knowledge”. The word “visibility” was a big one that stuck with me throughout this month. I can’t believe that some people dismiss this group because of their age, their gender or their profession. For me, BECAUSE of their age, gender, and profession, and the way they deal with the challenges that come with them, this has been one of the most impactful experiences of my life. There’s something powerful and energetic coming from this collective, that we can all profit from. I encourage everyone to look at Na Cailleacha. They have plenty to say and show, that is worth attention. As for myself, I will keep working with the group and am already excited about what’s coming next. Also, I will try to update their Instagram account as regularly as possible (@NaCailleacha). I’m taking a little bit of a break from that for the moment as I’m currently trying to edit all the footage that I have since Ballinglen, but there will be new material up there soon. This will include information on what future projects lie ahead and how the group is progressing after their month in Mayo. I can only hope that I can share a little bit of the incredible experience I had there. Until then, stay safe everyone. Anouk.
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