This contemporary art exhibition showcases six Irish artists exploring themes of tradition, modernity, and cultural identity.
Irish art and culture return to Jakarta through the Ireland’s Eye 2025 exhibition. Taking place at the World Trade Centre 2, Central Jakarta, from March 17 to April 11, 2025, this exhibition presents a unique perspective on modern Irish art, curated by renowned artist and academic Mark Joyce.
Since its inception in 2022, Ireland’s Eye has brought contemporary Irish art to various cities in Indonesia, including Yogyakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya. This year, the exhibition once again highlights Ireland’s rich cultural heritage with works by six talented artists exploring the tension between tradition and modernity and the social dynamics of contemporary Ireland.

Seeing Ireland Through the Lens of Art
This exhibition features Isobel McCarthy, Olivia Normile, Mary Sullivan, Aaron Sunderland Carey, and the duo Electronic Sheep (Brenda Aherne and Helen Delany). Each artist presents a unique perspective on Ireland, touching on themes of identity, history, migration, and globalization.
- Mary Sullivan highlights the role of women in Ireland’s coastal communities through her video work The Fine Line, which captures the daily lives of women on remote islands.
- Aaron Sunderland Carey collaborates with communities in Dublin through his piece Seánachas, exploring poverty and systemic neglect.
- Isobel McCarthy creates installations that delve into collective memory through everyday objects and textures.
- Electronic Sheep bring the narrative of the Irish diaspora in London into their textile art and visual design.
- Olivia Normile explores non-verbal communication through immersive installations that challenge language’s dominance in shaping reality.


More Than Just an Exhibition
Ireland’s Eye 2025 is not just a celebration of art but also a reflection on how art can serve as both a witness and an agent of social change. Featuring various artistic media—ranging from film, installations, textiles, to digital art, this exhibition invites visitors to see how art can document history, respond to change, and foster cross-cultural dialogue.
As part of the event series, Ireland’s Eye 2025 will also host discussions with the artists and interactive workshops for art enthusiasts in Indonesia. The exhibition aims to strengthen cultural ties between Ireland and Indonesia and broaden perspectives on modern European art.