​The Irish Geological Association​ (IGA) have been invited by the Mermaid Art Gallery and by artist Judy Carroll Deeley​ to visit the Mine Lands Exhibition and to enjoy and discuss Judy's art focussed on the mine areas of Glendasan and Glendalough. In addition to these areas Judy has exhibited, or will soon, exhibit works are based on visits to mine areas in South Africa, East Europe and Tynagh in Ireland. Judy will be in attendance to discuss her works and inspirations. Bill Sheppard will discuss landscape as perceived by geologists in particular the east Wicklow area.  

Biography: Artist Judy Carroll Deeley graduated from NCAD in 2008. In 2021 and 2022 she received Irish Arts Council Awards to continue her research into the effects on the environment of human commercial activities. From 2022 to 2024 she collaborated with the UCD Humanities Institute for their international study 'Post-Extractivist Legacies and Landscapes'. Influences seen the works exhibited include recollections from Judy's childhood experiences during visits to the of Glendalough and Glendasan areas.​

  Image (above): One of Judy Carroll Deeley's paintings.