A farmer's journal /
Cronin, Conor,
A farmer's journal / Conor Cronin. - 1 art original ; 29 x 21.4 cm - BA - Fine Art (Honours) .
Book, edition 1/6
"Farming masculinity in Ireland by the twentieth century was associated with fatherhood within a stem family system, control over inheritance, performance of outdoor work and Irish nationalist ideals. Recently inheritance is a responsibility rather than a privilege. The male farmer recognizes the difficulties of his job, but he uses this to contribute to his own self- image as tough. There are unspoken rules several men in rural Ireland have to follow; in terms of acting tough, if these rules are broken there is constant ridicule from their peers, which leads to self doubt. These unspoken regulations lead to invisible barriers constricting these men from being themselves. These mental barriers are represented in the paintings with physical barriers that prevent the viewer from seeing the whole story. The placement of the objects set the scene of a rural man s daily surroundings and the farmer s journal is their real unexpressed emotions unleashed" - artist's statement.
Mixed media (Art)
CIT Art Collection
A farmer's journal / Conor Cronin. - 1 art original ; 29 x 21.4 cm - BA - Fine Art (Honours) .
Book, edition 1/6
"Farming masculinity in Ireland by the twentieth century was associated with fatherhood within a stem family system, control over inheritance, performance of outdoor work and Irish nationalist ideals. Recently inheritance is a responsibility rather than a privilege. The male farmer recognizes the difficulties of his job, but he uses this to contribute to his own self- image as tough. There are unspoken rules several men in rural Ireland have to follow; in terms of acting tough, if these rules are broken there is constant ridicule from their peers, which leads to self doubt. These unspoken regulations lead to invisible barriers constricting these men from being themselves. These mental barriers are represented in the paintings with physical barriers that prevent the viewer from seeing the whole story. The placement of the objects set the scene of a rural man s daily surroundings and the farmer s journal is their real unexpressed emotions unleashed" - artist's statement.
Mixed media (Art)
CIT Art Collection