DFA Staff Pick: A Tale of Two Houses
Date: 07/11/2024 18:00
A Tale of Two Houses is a film installation that documents the recent demolition of Havelock House, which previously housed Dyczkowska's artist studio. The narrative unfolds through her perspective from the kitchen window, where the two spaces once shared a view. She then transitions outside to capture the demolition process, blending footage from her former neighbourhood with archival material and a performance on the now vacant site. Dyczkowska's work is deeply personal while also providing a critical reflection on the erosion of cultural spaces in Belfast, a theme she has explored over the past decade.
This work has been made with the support of the Arts Council NI and Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive.
The exhibition is part of Belfast Film Festival 2024 and a year-long series titled Late Night Vault part funded by Belfast City Council and Esmé Mitchell Trust.
Location: Vault Artist Studios Gallery & Project Space. Ground Floor, 28-32 Victoria St, Belfast, BT1 3GG
Exhibition Preview: Thursday 7th November 6 p.m - 9 p.m
Open Friday 8th - Sunday 16th November from 12 p.m - 6 p.m
Find out more about Vault Artist Studios on their website. Visit Belfast Film Festival's website to explore this year's programme. Find out more about the artist Marta Dyczkowska on her website