The Colossus – An intergenerational exploration of loss and bereavement by suicide

The Colossus is a socially engaged art project exploring North Clondalkin’s unspoken and unacknowledged oral histories related to loss and bereavement by suicide – colossal things of enormous size and importance.

The project is led by visual artist John Conway with digital artist Elaine Hoey and theatre and film artist Shaun Dunne, in collaboration with young people from North Clondalkin and mothers who have lost children to suicide.

Developed as an intergenerational project, The Colossus creatively engaged young people from North Clondalkin, and worked with the testimony of mothers who have lost children to suicide, presenting a narrative on the context and aftermath of bereavement by suicide in the local area.

The Colossus is experienced as a 9-act audio documentary, interspersed with augmented reality sculptures, on a self-guided walking route around North Clondalkin. The walk begins and ends at North Clondalkin Library and is approximately 45 minutes in duration.

Book your place 
The audio walking tour is open to the public from Thursday 3 April, continuing on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons until 3 May. Admission is free, timed ticket entry.

Booking page: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-colossus-tickets-1242645479079

Headphones and specific apps are required; full details on this and compatibility are available on the booking page.

This audio work contains sensitive content and discussion relating to suicide that some people may find difficult. Viewer discretion is advised. Strictly aged 16+.

Project Partners
The Colossus was commissioned by South Dublin County Council for IN CONTEXT 5 – Connect, South Dublin County Council’s public art programme under the Per Cent for Art Scheme. With support from North Clondalkin Library, Connecting For Life – a cross-sectoral group who advocate for the prevention of Suicide in the Community, Rowlagh Community Centre, Collinstown Community College, North Clondalkin CrossCare and St Kevin’s Secondary School.

www.thecolossus.ie