Gwen Stevenson is a visual artist whose work spans interactive installations, experimental film, and durational performance. She focuses on themes of memory, loss, and resilience. Rooted in the socio-political context of post-conflict Northern Ireland and the global climate crisis, her practice examines life’s fragility and the complexities of human-nature relationships.
Using contemporary digital technologies, she creates spaces that provoke reflection and foster dialogue. Her work challenges audiences to engage with the legacy of conflict, the impermanence of life, and the urgency of the climate emergency.
As an award-winning visual artist with an international practice, Gwen Stevenson also facilitates community-driven projects across Northern Ireland. These projects focus on public health, peace-building, arts and disability, youth arts, and intercultural arts initiatives. Through these collaborations, she produces public art pieces, exhibitions, site-specific installations, short films, and publications in cultural and community contexts.
One of Gwen Stevenson’s pivotal projects, ‘Memorial/UnMemorial,’ involved a year-long daily border crossing to recite the names of those lost in the Troubles. This durational performance highlighted themes of collective memory, impermanence, and societal healing.
Looking ahead, Gwen Stevenson plans to explore non-human ecologies and anti-capitalist narratives further. She intends to deepen this exploration through multimedia and immersive installations. By integrating generative art and interactive design, she aims to encourage audiences to reflect on humanity’s relationship with the natural world.
