Spike is happy to host the launch of “Prototypes”

By Doireann O’Malley

Published by Sternberg Press & Edith-Russ-Haus für Medienkunst

With a conversation between the artist and Lou Drago, moderated by Zoë Harris of Sternberg Press, followed by a playlist featuring music from the film by Armin Lorenz Gerold.

The publication is based on Doireann O’Malley's multi-screen film installation “Prototypes”, which won the Berlin Art Prize in 2018. In the work, the artist created a series of dreamscapes interrogating trans* semiotics through psychoanalytic practices, speculative technologies and live action role-playing. O’Malley’s work references scientific and medical investigations into the human psyche that address wider philosophical concerns relating to biology, gender embodiment, sexuality, utopianism and biomolecular advancement in human evolution.

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Doireann O’Malley, born Limerick, Ireland, lives and works in Berlin. She is currently participating on the Berlin program for artists and has upcoming shows in Nordenhake, Mexico City and Göteborg Biennial.

Lou Drago is an artist, curator, and writer working in the field of queer, feminist and gender theories. A founding member of XenoEntities Network and host of TRANSIENCE, a monthly show on Cashmere Radio, Drago lives in Berlin.

Armin Lorenz Gerold is an Austrian multi-media artist based in Berlin. His work mostly focuses on exploring links between voice, sound and intimacy.

“Prototypes“ is published by Edith-Russ-Haus für Medienkunst and Sternberg Press“ in conjunction with Doireann O’Malley’s exhibition “Prototypes” at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, 2018. “Prototypes I” was commissioned by the Grants for Media Art 2016 of the Foundation of Lower Saxony at the Edith-Russ-Haus, Stiftung Kunstfonds and Xposed Queer Film Festival. “Prototypes II” was commissioned by The Hugh Lane Gallery and The Arts Council of Ireland, Next Generation Artists Bursary.