212pp 165 x 230 mm
GOT DAMP represents an ambitious act of solidarity. GOT DAMP was a project developed by artist Avril Corroon from research into living conditions as a galvanising issue for communities in exercising their political voice. At the heart of this was an ongoing exchange with 55 households from London and Dublin who joined through public outreach and an invitation to members of the Community Action Tenants Union Ireland. Energy efficient dehumidifiers and support to manage damp was provided, whilst households contributed experiences, ideas and collected their damp as a material for an artwork. Out of the total volume of 1800L, the damp was exhibited in its respective city in an installation with a film at TACO!, London and Project Arts Centre, Dublin (2023).
The publication, GOT DAMP collates documentation of research, process, installation images, interviews, poetry and responses from writers, half of whom were project participants. Mat Jenner, curator of artist-led space TACO! introduces GOT DAMP, its contexts and scope. Julian Bernard reflects on the project’s process in relation to collective action, community and damp in their home. Chris Fite-Wassilak examines contradictions of modern living under the scope of rot and microbial terroir. Kirsten Cooke charts damps’ fluid coordinates through buildings and bodies. Daisy Lafarge presents a selection of poems ‘understudies for air’ and Eimear Murphy asks ‘what is reciprocity?’.
Contributors: Avril Corroon, Mat Jenner, Julian Bernard, Chris Fite-Wassilak, Kirsten Cooke, Daisy Lafarge, Eimear Murphy
Publisher: TACO!
