Brian Friel's Models of Influence

The Brian Friel Papers at the National Library of Ireland are a record of a life's work in progress, and this book is the first to interrogate their role in Friels legacy as a working artist. Kuczyńska combines forensic archival scholarship with original, collaborative practice-based research to explore how Friels praxis might inspire others.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The Brian Friel Papers at the National Library of Ireland constitute a remarkable testament to a life's work in progress, encapsulating a way of working and creating art over a span of more than fifty years. This groundbreaking book serves as the first of its kind, delving into the profound impact of the Brian Friel Papers on Friels legacy as a working artist with a highly developed creative practice. Through an unprecedented focus on Friels artistic process, Kuczyńska explores not only the sources of influence and inspiration that shaped his work but also the potential for his praxis to inspire others. By seamlessly blending forensic archival scholarship with original, practice-based research, this study remains steadfastly committed to unraveling the "how" of influence, showcasing an approach to literary archives that prioritizes live practices of access in the spirit of creative encounter. Whether unearthing forgotten source materials for Friels plays or engaging with contemporary practitioners in the arts, Kuczyńska unveils how an artistic approach to literary archives can furnish the necessary tools for establishing a significant creative legacy that is not fixed but rather dynamic and ever-evolving.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031179044
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023