Avril Corroon : Got Damp

GOT DAMP represents an ambitious act of solidarity. GOT DAMP was a project developed by artist Avril Corroon from research into living conditions as a galvanising issue for communities in exercising their political voice. At the heart of this was an ongoing exchange with 55 households from London and Dublin who joined through public outreach and an invitation to members of the Community Action Tenants Union Ireland. Energy efficient dehumidifiers and support to manage damp was provided, whilst households contributed experiences, ideas and collected their damp as a material for an artwork. Out of the total volume of 1800L, the damp was exhibited in its respective city in an installation with a film at TACO!, London and Project Arts Centre, Dublin (2023).

The publication, GOT DAMP collates documentation of research, process, installation images, interviews, poetry and responses from writers, half of whom were project participants