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Video: Artist Susan MacWilliam talks paranormal phenomena ahead of exhibition launch

A BELFAST born artist will launch a unique and thought-provoking exhibition of work - which includes the study of the paranormal - in Banbridge this weekend.

“Modern Experiments”, by Susan MacWilliam, forms a significant body of material which explores concepts not always fully explained through mainstream scientific or psychological study, such as mediumship, ectoplasm, x-ray vision and telepathy.

A specialised programme focusing on those living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia will also accompany the exhibition, as several of the subjects of MacWilliam’s videos are aged in their 80s and 90s and the narrative quality of her works, together with the historic subject matter, provides rich ground for specialist sessions with local Alzheimer café groups and more general tours for older people led by staff at each gallery. 

The exhibition, which opens at the FE McWilliam Gallery and Studio in Banbridge on Saturday September 10th and runs until 26th November, will tour an additional three key arts venues across Ireland next year. 

MacWilliam's exhibition is supported by a major touring grant awarded through a joint initiative by the Arts Council of Ireland/An Chomahirle Ealaíon and Arts Council of Northern Ireland, and will travel to the Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda; Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen and The Butler Gallery, Kilkenny.