ALAN PHELAN

Influenced by his experience in museums and archives, Alan Phelan directs his practice towards the reinterpretation of history and languages. Using a variety of materials and techniques, he has revived an ancient method of additive colour photography – the Joly process, invented in Ireland in 1895 – employing it to construct a “missing visual history” and highlight a contemporary, queer perspective. His works explore the connections between history, politics, popular culture, and gender identity.