The Traces of the Real photography exhibition opened last Thursday at the Fumbally Exchange, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8. The exhibition displays the work of Hugh McCabe and song exposure photography.
"A song exposure photograph is a photograph of the performance of a song, and is created by opening the shutter at the start of the song, and then closing it at the end. The resulting images capture the stages and equipment in vivid detail but cast the performers and audiences as fluid, transient and ghostlike presences in front of the lens."
The Exhibition is on until April 21st, and is open 11am to 5pm everyday.
Make sure to go along and check it out and also keep an eye out for the next issue of Griffiti which will include a full recap of the exhibition and an interview with Hugh McCabe.
Griffiti has made the final nominations for Small College Publication of the Year in the 2011 Smedias. Thank you to all who have contributed in some way to the magazine or even if you just picked up a copy to read.Check out the category HERE.
This coming Friday (March 4th), Off The Rails will be filming on the streets of Dublin, for their new segment; Street Style Icon. Off The Rails presenters Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney will be scanning the streets for Dublin’s fashionistas. Five guys and/or girls will be chosen for a live filming show in Dublin on March 11th where a winner will be crowned and receive a prize.
If you are interested, email a picture of yourself and some details to Avrill.reilly@rte.ie with the subject: Street Style Icon
Make yourself standout!
For tickets to the show: offtherails@rte.ie
Third year photography student Shane Cunnane has entered his photograph The Absence Of Gravity into the Actimel Full of Life winter photograph competition. You can view the photo below and visit HERE to vote.
“The photo was taken at Urlaur Lake & Abbey in Urlaur, Co. Mayo; it's one of six images I submitted for an Action Photography project last semester”, says Shane.
“In order to achieve the acquired aesthetic, I asked my model to jump on the spot and twist in mid-air, before landing on her feet again. It was during this mid-air twist that I captured The Absence Of Gravity. The aperture was f4 and the shutter speed was 1/4000 of a second. I think it's a great contender for the most Full Of Life Winter Moment on the Actimel Full Of Life website.”Voting remains open until February 27th and only takes a second.If you are a Griffith student and have also entered the Actimel Full Of Life competition, please contact griffiti@gcd.ie
Everyone here at Griffiti towers are plugging away at the next issue of the magazine, coming out in February and we all hope those dreaded exams went well for you, but they’re in the past now. What’s next is a new semester with plenty happening.
Firstly, Griff FM is returning to the airwaves tomorrow (Monday January 31st). At the start of every second semester the second year journalism students are handed over the reins of the radio studio. Tomorrow evening there will be an official launch party in Arthur’s bar on campus at 7pm with Mr. Justice Frank Clark so come on down and make sure to check out Griff FM on 92.1FM or on streams.gcd.ie
Also, the Student Media award (Smedias) organised by those good folk over at oxygen.ie is taking place on April 6th at the Mansion House. Pre-registration for your publications, radio shows, blogs… whatever, has opened and Griffiti will be registered for Editor of the Year (newspaper or magazine), Layout and Design of the Year, Magazine or the Year, Small College Publication of the Year awards. Wish us luck!
Visit HERE for Smedias pre-registration.
Finally, if you have any submissions for Griffiti please do get in touch – griffiti@gcd.ie
The Irish Film Institute (IFI) is to host special screenings of acclaimed Irish director Jim Sheridan’s finest films, in celebration of his illustrious career. Sheridan himself will be present at the screenings as well as special guests such as Daniel Day-Lewis, Hugh O'Connor, Brenda Fricker, Peter Sheridan and Kirsten Sheridan.
“Jim Sheridan's exceptional body of work has not only been recognised domestically but has proven itself on the international stage many times. He has become a key figure in shaping the world's perception of Ireland and its diaspora. We are thrilled and honoured to be working so closely with him and so many of his collaborators in presenting this season focusing on the highlights of his career”, commented IFI Director Sarah Glennie after the announcement of the season.
Jim Sheridan, along with actors appearing at the season, will all be giving talks on the various films on show, discussing their experiences filming and what the film means to them now. Check out the schedule of screenings below and visit IFI’s website for details on ticket bookings.
Opening Film: My Left Foot (1989) Feb 3rd 18.00
The season will be launched by Daniel Day-Lewis at this gala with guests Brenda Fricker, Hugh O'Connor and Jim Sheridan
Mobile Homes (directed by Pat O'Connor 1979) Feb 5th 15.00
This screening will be introduced by Peter Sheridan.
Jim Sheridan Interview. Feb 5th 4.30
A public conversation between Jim and Peter Sheridan.
The Field (1990) Feb 7th 18.15
This screening will include a talk with guests Jim Sheridan, Luke Gibbbons and Brenda Fricker.
In The Name of the Father (1993) Feb 8th 18.00
This screening is dedicated to the memory of Pete Postlethwaite.
Some Mother's Son (directed by Terry George, 1996) Feb 9th 18.40
The Boxer (1997) Feb 10th 18.40
In America (2002) Feb 12th 16.00
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Jim Sheridan and co-author of the film's screenplay, Kirsten Sheridan.
Bloody Sunday (directed by Paul Greengrass, 2002) Feb 13th 14.00
Brothers (2009) Feb 21st 19.00
The Traces of the Real photography exhibition opened last Thursday at the Fumbally Exchange, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8. The exhibition displays the work of Hugh McCabe and song exposure photography. 
