Australian artist Jessica Wilson brings 'I See You Like This Portrait Photo Making' to Kildare 

Riverbank Arts Centre are thrilled to welcome Australian artist Jessica Wilson to their venue for I See You Like This Portrait Photo Making which takes place on Friday, Saturday 29 and 30.

During the Portrait Photo Making the child becomes the artist and the adult becomes their canvas. Each appointment is an intimate one-on-one experience with your child, the result of which is a beautifully crafted photo portrait which will be taken by photographer Kelly Hamilton. During the process the children are encouraged to answer question about how they see you, which past participants say is both an unusual and eye-opening experience. At the end of the appointment, after your photo has been taken, it will then be printed and included in the exhibition I See You Like This, which will run in Riverbank’s Children’s Gallery from Thursday 5 October to Monday 6 November.

Jessica will also host free Drop-In Photo Sessions on Sunday 1 October from 11am-3pm in Riverbank. Children and their adults are invited to drop in for these free sessions where they can take a photo of the resulting portrait on their phone, which can then be included in the digital element of the I See You Like This exhibition.

Speaking about I See You Like This and what it means to bring it to Ireland Jessica states: “This project enables me to connect very deeply with the people of each place it comes to. It is incredibly rewarding to collaborate with kids, especially in different cultural contexts. I have taken I See You Like This to many countries but I am most excited about bringing it to Ireland and Newbridge. First because this is where my ancestors come from, and second because Irish people are so very playful. I am looking forward to exploring how Irish kids’ see their adults, and what they choose to do with their faces!”

I See You Like This Portrait Photo Making will take place at Riverbank Arts Centre on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 September at various times. Tickets are priced €5 (one child & one adult per appointment) and can be booked through the Box Office, either in person or by telephone on 045 448327 Monday to Friday 9.30am-5pm (closed for lunch 2-2.30) and Saturday 10am-1pm. Tickets can also be booked 24/7 on www.riverbank.ie – Online tickets subject to €1 booking fee per ticket.