Contemporary art speaks Irish Sign Language

Valerie Mahon responding to an artwork by Kelly Ratchford

Activity for ISL users and learners:
Have paper and pencil at hand and draw your own quick response after watching the video.
Watch a second time and make a second more elaborate drawing.
Try adding some colours.
Try adding two elements that are not mentioned in the signing.
Give a title to your drawing, in Irish Sign Language or in any other language.
Pass on your drawing to another person to describe.
If you wish to see the painting that Valerie was looking at, drop us a line on DublinCastleEducation@opw.ie