ARTIST BIO
Array Collective is a group of Belfast-based artists who create collaborative actions in response to issues affecting Northern Ireland. Array Collective’s work encompasses performances, protests, exhibitions and events. They fuse seriousness with humour, and address contemporary issues with ancient Irish folk imagery. Recent projects include public artworks in support of the decriminalisation of abortion, challenging legislative discrimination of the queer community in Northern Ireland, participation in the group exhibition Jerwood Collaborate! in London in late 2019 and most recently their installation won the Turner Prize 2021 in the Herbert Coventry Museum. Array Collective comprises of: Sighle Bhreatnach-Cashell, Sinéad Bhreatnach-Cashell, Jane Butler, Alessia Cargnelli, Emma Campbell, Mitch Conlon, Clodagh Lavelle, Grace McMurray, Stephen Millar, Laura O'Connor and Thomas Wells.