By Dan Walsh
Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr Lisa McDonald officially launched ‘Material World’ an exhibition exploring fashion, textile waste, and climate action and open to the public at County Hall, Wexford.
Cllr Lisa McDonald stated; “I am delighted to launch the exhibition ‘Material World’ which explores our relationship with clothing, consumption and the impact of a fast fashion system and textile waste on our natural world.
The exhibition encourages us all to rethink textiles, reduce waste and make sustainable choices that benefit our communities and our planet. Each of us has the power to make a positive change in creating a more sustainable future,” concluded Cllr McDonald.
Developed by Lynn Haughton of The Upcycle Movement in partnership with Wexford County Council and Waterford City and County Council, Material World is a unique interactive exhibition exploring fast fashion, textile waste, and climate action.
Throughout its Wexford tour, Material World will welcome local school groups for facilitated sessions, alongside special community evenings where visitors can experience the exhibition, take part in hands-on activities and conversations, and discover creative, practical ways to rethink, repair, and reimagine textiles.
Cliona Connolly, Wexford County Council added; “The exhibition is open to everyone to visit during the participating venues’ normal opening hours, giving members of the public the opportunity to explore Material World in their own time. Material World encourages people to think differently about how clothing is produced, consumed, and discarded.”
The Material World exhibition runs at County Hall, Wexford until Friday, September 11th and from Monday to Thursday, inclusive, September 14th-17th. It will visit Gorey Library from Tuesday to Saturday, October 6th-10th.
An evening talk / session will take place on Thursday, September 10th in County Hall Wexford at 6pm and in Gorey Library on Tuesday, October 6th at 6pm. The evening session / talks will be facilitated by Lynn Haughton of the Upcycle Movement.
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