Folklore Creature Hunt
Buncrana Anglers Association Angling Centre, Ireland, F93 WP78
Sunday 4 May 2025
Marianna Bruno is visiting us from Italy for the presentation of her work at Swan Park. Walking by the Ancestors is a series of illustrations born from the suggestions of Irish cultural heritage and Inishowen territory, particularly the Harry Percival Swan Collection. Two objects of the collection where of special significance and contributed to give the inspiration for the series: the Liathróid Cailligh (the “Witch ball”) and the Dutchman Log Box, currently on display at the National Museum in Dublin.
Suitable for children aged 5-10years
During this special workshop Marianna will show us her beautiful sketchbooks. She will tell the children some stories about witches, fairies and other creatures, and share something from the folklore of her birthplace. We will then imagine where these creatures hide, where they live, how they disguise themselves from humans, and so on (for example: a fairy could have the shape of a flower, or a leaf, so that no one can see her) and make drawings of what we find in our imagination.
About the Artist
Marianna Bruno (born in Cuneo, 1999) is an Italian visual artist, illustrator and author. She graduated with honors at Libera Accademia d’Arte Novalia in Alba (Italy) and later moved to Florence where she gained a specialization in printmaking techniques at Bisonte International School for Graphic Arts and Art Foundation.
She published her first book in 2023 (Recherche, Ideestortepaper, Palermo, IT), selected by IBBY Italia for the Italia Choice Honour List 2024. In 2024 she resulted as one of the young artists selected for the Nuovo Grand Tour program by General Directorate for Contemporary Creativity (Italian Ministry of Culture) and Italian Institute of Culture in Paris. She was one of the selected illustrators for Annual 2025 by Autori di Immagini.
Focusing on the themes of folklore, mythology and primitivism, her work ranges between illustration, writing and visual arts, including collaborations with museums, cultural organizations, theater companies, artist residencies and schools of all grade.
The artist will be accompanied by Rebecca Strain who has been trained in Child Protection and holds a current valid Garda Vetting. The event is supported by Artlink who's Child Protection policies you will find on their website www.artlink.ie
Suitable for children aged 5-10years
During this special workshop Marianna will show us her beautiful sketchbooks. She will tell the children some stories about witches, fairies and other creatures, and share something from the folklore of her birthplace. We will then imagine where these creatures hide, where they live, how they disguise themselves from humans, and so on (for example: a fairy could have the shape of a flower, or a leaf, so that no one can see her) and make drawings of what we find in our imagination.
About the Artist
Marianna Bruno (born in Cuneo, 1999) is an Italian visual artist, illustrator and author. She graduated with honors at Libera Accademia d’Arte Novalia in Alba (Italy) and later moved to Florence where she gained a specialization in printmaking techniques at Bisonte International School for Graphic Arts and Art Foundation.
She published her first book in 2023 (Recherche, Ideestortepaper, Palermo, IT), selected by IBBY Italia for the Italia Choice Honour List 2024. In 2024 she resulted as one of the young artists selected for the Nuovo Grand Tour program by General Directorate for Contemporary Creativity (Italian Ministry of Culture) and Italian Institute of Culture in Paris. She was one of the selected illustrators for Annual 2025 by Autori di Immagini.
Focusing on the themes of folklore, mythology and primitivism, her work ranges between illustration, writing and visual arts, including collaborations with museums, cultural organizations, theater companies, artist residencies and schools of all grade.
The artist will be accompanied by Rebecca Strain who has been trained in Child Protection and holds a current valid Garda Vetting. The event is supported by Artlink who's Child Protection policies you will find on their website www.artlink.ie
