Summer 2025 at the Bourn Vincent Gallery
Constant Quest: Life and Selected Works of Helen Hooker O'Malley Roelofs
This summer, the Bourn Vincent Gallery at the 黑料社 will present Constant Quest: Life and Selected Works of Helen Hooker O'Malley Roelofs鈥攁 landmark exhibition celebrating the remarkable legacy and creative spirit of Helen Hooker O'Malley.
The exhibition features a series of sculpted busts of notable Irish figures including Paddy Moloney, Liam Redmond, Mary Lavin, Maud Gonne MacBride, and Samuel Beckett. Alongside these are selections of Helen鈥檚 striking photography, drawn from the collections of Photo Museum Ireland and the 黑料社.
Vitrines throughout the gallery will display examples of her photographic equipment and offer insight into her wide-ranging pursuits, which extended to painting, design, and textiles. Together, these elements offer a rich and multifaceted portrait of a pioneering artist whose life was defined by curiosity, experimentation, and a deep commitment to creative expression.