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Cian Lawler (b.2000) is an Irish visual artist based in Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow. He received a B.A Hons in Photography from Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design + Technology in 2022. Rooted in exploration and introspection, Lawler's practice navigates the intersection of identity, community, and space.
contact: cianlawler00@gmail.com
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01 “The Goal of Queer Space is Orgasm”
“The Goal of Queer Space is Orgasm” is an exploration of cruising spaces. Cruising spaces are areas where members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly men who have sex with men engage in anonymous and casual sexual encounters. This project explores the spaces these acts are carried out in, looking at the social and spatial characteristics that influence the evolution of these places. Different patterns begin to emerge in the landscapes that influence the act of cruising. A common theme in Lawler’s practice is to capture evidence of social engagement, examining what is left behind. Using the artifacts and topography of these cruising spaces to reconstruct narratives of chance encounters and intimate moments.
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02 Subtle Interactions
“Subtle Interactions” seeks to reveal the dynamics that unfold as we navigate and shape the landscapes we inhabit. Through careful consideration this project exposes the subtle yet profound transformations that occur when we experience nature. The images entice contemplation, inviting viewers to question the aesthetic consequences of our presence within nature. This happens by capturing moments where the human influence intersects with the environment, prompting reflection on the complexities of our relationship with nature. Each photograph is a testament to the delicate balance between exploitation and harmony, offering insight into how our actions shape the landscapes we encounter.
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03 A Brittle Archive
“A Brittle Archive” revisits the family archive and reflects on the fragility of photography. Intertwined with nostalgia and sentimentality these photos provide no clear identity to the people in them. These photos transcend individual stories, faces and places blur, a collective longing for the familiarity, universal nostalgia.
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04 Four Minutes Too Early
“Four Minutes Too Early” is an attempt to reconcile the feelings towards a place called home. Interspersed with archival images of the same place taken years before by Lawler’s grandfather. Same but different.
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05 UNTITLED
Queer homage to rural Ireland <3
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