In conversation with Pádraic E. Moore

Artist: Emily Hunt

How do irrational and mystical beliefs relate to the creative act? And is it dangerous to put art out into the world that addresses the occult? During her residency period at 1646, Emily Hunt explores the archetype of the naked ageing female body, or the ‘crone’ (an old and supposedly ugly woman), in 16th and 17th century print-making, which was often portrayed as diabolical and witch-like.

Besides using more traditional techniques in her artistic research, like acid-bath etching and using the printing press, Emily will also focus on another area of her research, entailing the mystical and the mysterious. With digital printing combined with her own watercolour drawings, Emily will create a Ouija board, which allows her to explore the ‘ideomotor effect’: an unconscious and involuntary physical movement, unlocking subconscious knowledge as a channel to create art.

Through his literary, curatorial and art historical practice, Pádraic E. Moore often examines how contemporary culture has embraced aesthetics and ideals informed by esoteric traditions. With the chronicling of the work of artists who refer to or follow these traditions being an integral aspect of his practice, we are excited for Pádraic and Emily to go into a talk during this event!

Visit 1646 on Thursday, November 17th from 19:00, get your drink at the bar and take a seat – Emily and Pádraic will start their conversation from 19:30.

17 Nov 19:00 - 23:00
Boekhorststraat 125

Guide

Dürst Britt & Mayhew
Galerie Ramakers
Sinarts Gallery
exhibition
until 02 April

The Chiral Gate

Paul DD Smith
1646
Galerie Maurits van de Laar
Stroom Den Haag
exhibition
until 16 July

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Alexandre Lavet
Dürst Britt & Mayhew
Biennale Noordwijk
West Den Haag
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