Damer House, Roscrea and Tipperary Bealtaine are delighted to screen Rootstock: The making of The School of Hibernia (after Raphael) 2024 as part of this year’s Tipperary Bealtaine Festival.
Rootstock is a documentary film directed by Therry Rudin that follows the Irish feminist art collective Na Cailleacha as they create a large-scale artistic project titled "The School of Hibernia”.
It shows the artists as they embark on a reimagining of Raphael’s famous composition through the presence and perspective of women. The male figures of the original painting are replaced by leading Irish women from a range of disciplines, while Raphael’s spatial design and narrative structure remains intact. It is a powerful re-enactment that challenges historical viewpoints asserting a contemporary female vision at a time when women’s rights remain under pressure.
The music for the work was composed by the renowned jazz pianist, saxophonist, lyricist and arranger, Carole Nelson.
The film will be followed by Therry Rudin and Carole Nelson in conversation.
Saturday 30 May 3pm-5.30pm
The Black Mills, Roscrea
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of film and discussion. This is a FREE event but booking is required. All are welcome.
