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Take The Weight Off

Mimi Seery

Take The Weight Off

Mimi Seery

Take The Weight Off reimagines ritual and symbolism as acts of release and renewal, confronting the lingering weight of inherited trauma shaped by colonial, religious, and capitalist histories.

Through humour, ritual, and vernacular form, it proposes a collective transcendence – acknowledging the residue of history while opening space for renewal and the reconstruction of self.

Take The Weight Off reimagines ritual and symbolism as acts of release and renewal, confronting the lingering weight of inherited trauma shaped by colonial, religious, and capitalist histories.

Through humour, ritual, and vernacular form, it proposes a collective transcendence – acknowledging the residue of history while opening space for renewal and the reconstruction of self.

A photograph of a vibrant and energetic, non-traditional framed wall artwork. Inside the frame is text laid out across parallel green lines on a pale yellow background. In relief, each letter is drawn in in marker on white card, mirroring in two alternating colours of green and red, e.g. green T, red T, green A, red A… spelling out the phrase “Take The Weight Off”. One word per line, four lines in total. The artwork’s decorative border is made up of flame symbols, electric red lines and alternating colour blocks, all set on a base of gingham blue and white check. The gilt frame is decorated with rows of tiny blue and gold crosses, and extending from the four edges of the gilt frame are light bulbs in bubble-gum pink colour. The overall effect is one that is busy, visually exciting but somewhat overwhelming.

Take the Weight Off (Ho), 2025

 

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A photograph of a vibrant and energetic, non-traditional framed wall artwork. Inside the frame is text laid out across parallel green lines on a pale yellow background. In relief, each letter is drawn in in marker on white card, mirroring in two alternating colours of green and red, e.g. green T, red T, green A, red A… spelling out the phrase “Take The Weight Off”. One word per line, four lines in total. The artwork’s decorative border is made up of flame symbols, electric red lines and alternating colour blocks, all set on a base of gingham blue and white check. The gilt frame is decorated with rows of tiny blue and gold crosses, and extending from the four edges of the gilt frame are light bulbs in bubble-gum pink colour. The overall effect is one that is busy, visually exciting but somewhat overwhelming.

Take the Weight Off (Ho), 2025

 

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A photograph of a composition of an artwork made up of three elements sitting side-by-side. On a white background, the objects appear cartoony, handmade and humorous, but the images and text suggest a more serious message. To the left is a metal toast rack, painted light pink. Sitting in it are five triangular slices of bread made from rag paper. On the first slice is pasted a paper image of a smiling Michael D. Higgins, Ireland’s recent president. In the middle is a rectangular blue medication box with the letters GSK in the top corner. FOMO is spelled out in relief in big yellow letters across the front of the box, followed by the description Replacement Therapy. On the right is a tall, long-neck glass bottle with a crepe paper scarlet and yellow flame blossoming from the mouth of the bottle. It’s filled with ashes. It also has a 3D label, in bright primary colours, spelling Poor Mouth Wash. Thin sticks in primary colours splay out on the counter from the glass bottle, forming a bright semi-circle.

Altared States, 2025

 

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A photograph of a composition of an artwork made up of three elements sitting side-by-side. On a white background, the objects appear cartoony, handmade and humorous, but the images and text suggest a more serious message. To the left is a metal toast rack, painted light pink. Sitting in it are five triangular slices of bread made from rag paper. On the first slice is pasted a paper image of a smiling Michael D. Higgins, Ireland’s recent president. In the middle is a rectangular blue medication box with the letters GSK in the top corner. FOMO is spelled out in relief in big yellow letters across the front of the box, followed by the description Replacement Therapy. On the right is a tall, long-neck glass bottle with a crepe paper scarlet and yellow flame blossoming from the mouth of the bottle. It’s filled with ashes. It also has a 3D label, in bright primary colours, spelling Poor Mouth Wash. Thin sticks in primary colours splay out on the counter from the glass bottle, forming a bright semi-circle.

Altared States, 2025

 

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A photograph of a bright, framed painting on a white wall. The central figure appears to be a Catholic priest shown from the chest up, wearing white robes with long wide sleeves. His expression is resolute and calm, his gaze stares out of the frame to the right. His arms are raised high above his balding head, offering up a box of Barry’s Tea painted in its iconic red and gold colours. Behind the tea, dynamic streaks of yellow and red radiate outward against a dark blue background, highlighting the status of the box of tea. The ornate frame is painted white and then spray painted with wavy bright pink lines. Attached to the front of the frame is a vibrant red and yellow flame made of crepe paper, like a votive candle.

Ministry of Shane, 2025

 

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A photograph of a bright, framed painting on a white wall. The central figure appears to be a Catholic priest shown from the chest up, wearing white robes with long wide sleeves. His expression is resolute and calm, his gaze stares out of the frame to the right. His arms are raised high above his balding head, offering up a box of Barry’s Tea painted in its iconic red and gold colours. Behind the tea, dynamic streaks of yellow and red radiate outward against a dark blue background, highlighting the status of the box of tea. The ornate frame is painted white and then spray painted with wavy bright pink lines. Attached to the front of the frame is a vibrant red and yellow flame made of crepe paper, like a votive candle.

Ministry of Shane, 2025

 

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Revised Baron Castlemaine Crest (for Abbey Rd Workhouse inmates), 2025

 

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A photograph of small contemporary artwork. A heraldic crest is reimagined and remade in polymer clay, forming the shape of a shield. The symbolic imagery is reduced to simple graphics in bold block colours. In the top section, on a red background, are two hands clasped together in prayer, taking the style of an emoji. On either side are white tear-drop shapes. On the bottom, against a bright green background featuring a simple pattern incised into the polymer clay, is a silver-grey castle with a turret on either side and arched black windows. Flames surround the castle and lick at the wooden doors. The artwork is set onto brown faux-leather material, rectangular shaped with neat stitching around its edges.
A photograph of small contemporary artwork. A heraldic crest is reimagined and remade in polymer clay, forming the shape of a shield. The symbolic imagery is reduced to simple graphics in bold block colours. In the top section, on a red background, are two hands clasped together in prayer, taking the style of an emoji. On either side are white tear-drop shapes. On the bottom, against a bright green background featuring a simple pattern incised into the polymer clay, is a silver-grey castle with a turret on either side and arched black windows. Flames surround the castle and lick at the wooden doors. The artwork is set onto brown faux-leather material, rectangular shaped with neat stitching around its edges.

Revised Baron Castlemaine Crest (for Abbey Rd Workhouse inmates), 2025

 

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A photograph of a dynamic 3D sculptural artwork. Made of a variety of materials, it takes the form of a miniature capstan. A capstan is found on a sailing ship, typically made of iron, to help sailors secure heavy ropes. The artwork’s base is made from a sample-size tin of paint with the brand Dulux showing on the label. On top of the tin is a red lid with coffee stirrers protruding from it at regular intervals. Sitting astride the stirrers are eight wooden clothes pegs, each painted either red, green, blue, yellow or white. They are set at an angle, like tiny animated figures. Weighing down the red card is a clunky piece of circular clay with a hole in the centre. Again, coffee stirrers, painted brown, are protruding out towards the pegs. As a whole, the piece gives a sense of rotation and moving, interlinked parts.

Post – Post – Post -, 2025

 

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A photograph of a dynamic 3D sculptural artwork. Made of a variety of materials, it takes the form of a miniature capstan. A capstan is found on a sailing ship, typically made of iron, to help sailors secure heavy ropes. The artwork’s base is made from a sample-size tin of paint with the brand Dulux showing on the label. On top of the tin is a red lid with coffee stirrers protruding from it at regular intervals. Sitting astride the stirrers are eight wooden clothes pegs, each painted either red, green, blue, yellow or white. They are set at an angle, like tiny animated figures. Weighing down the red card is a clunky piece of circular clay with a hole in the centre. Again, coffee stirrers, painted brown, are protruding out towards the pegs. As a whole, the piece gives a sense of rotation and moving, interlinked parts.

Post – Post – Post -, 2025

 

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Souvenir, 2025

 

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A photograph of an artwork representing a tiny replica of a ruined Irish stone cottage. The piece sits atop a square green felt, on a black base, similar to a traditional trophy stand. White paint at the front of the base indicates where a name might be, but there is no information given to identify the cottage. The cottage’s stones are made from a modelling material and painted grey. The front wall has mostly collapsed, with stones tumbling to rest on the green felt. Now the interior is visible through to the back wall. The roof, thatched with hollow orange-brown reeds, has also collapsed, sagging in the middle into the cottage’s interior. A few reeds have tumbled onto the pile of detached stones.
A photograph of an artwork representing a tiny replica of a ruined Irish stone cottage. The piece sits atop a square green felt, on a black base, similar to a traditional trophy stand. White paint at the front of the base indicates where a name might be, but there is no information given to identify the cottage. The cottage’s stones are made from a modelling material and painted grey. The front wall has mostly collapsed, with stones tumbling to rest on the green felt. Now the interior is visible through to the back wall. The roof, thatched with hollow orange-brown reeds, has also collapsed, sagging in the middle into the cottage’s interior. A few reeds have tumbled onto the pile of detached stones.

Souvenir, 2025

 

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Hot Potato, 2025

 

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A photograph of a hyper-realistic sculpture of a baked potato. It sits within scrunched aluminium foil wrapping, open at the top. The potato’s skin, dark and almost burnt, is cut open in a cross shape, revealing the potato’s cooked flesh inside.
A photograph of a hyper-realistic sculpture of a baked potato. It sits within scrunched aluminium foil wrapping, open at the top. The potato’s skin, dark and almost burnt, is cut open in a cross shape, revealing the potato’s cooked flesh inside.

Hot Potato, 2025

 

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My terrible Life Vol 3, 2025

 

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A photograph of an artwork that simulates a book cover. On green card, the title, my TERRIBLE LIFE, Volume 3, is printed in black italic lettering. The central image is a photograph of a cactus toy sitting in a flowerpot. The cactus is knitted, made from green wool with flecks of white. Red arrows sticking out of the cactus, nonetheless it has a big red smile and large inquisitive eye embroidered on as a face. A small label attached to the flower pot reads Made in China. Printed on the green cover around this image are four drawings in simple black line: a shark fin in water, a rose, a suit in a coffin and another rose. The book rests on a messy desk with a baked potato, fake grass and handwritten notes beginning with the Is it illegal.
A photograph of an artwork that simulates a book cover. On green card, the title, my TERRIBLE LIFE, Volume 3, is printed in black italic lettering. The central image is a photograph of a cactus toy sitting in a flowerpot. The cactus is knitted, made from green wool with flecks of white. Red arrows sticking out of the cactus, nonetheless it has a big red smile and large inquisitive eye embroidered on as a face. A small label attached to the flower pot reads Made in China. Printed on the green cover around this image are four drawings in simple black line: a shark fin in water, a rose, a suit in a coffin and another rose. The book rests on a messy desk with a baked potato, fake grass and handwritten notes beginning with the Is it illegal.

My terrible Life Vol 3, 2025

 

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Three photographs from differing angles of the same 3D sculpture. The sculpture is a hybrid object, a carved wooden church pew which sits atop a modern yellow scooter. The ornate pew straddles the two footboards of the scooter, while tilting forward to rest against the scooter’s handlebars. The materials contrast sharply—modern metal and plastic against aged wood and plush, padded fabric. The scooter has seen some use and has a few scratches. The old pew’s carvings include decorative rosettes and scrolling foliage, with the cushion pads fraying a little.

Scooter pieu, 2022

 

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Three photographs from differing angles of the same 3D sculpture. The sculpture is a hybrid object, a carved wooden church pew which sits atop a modern yellow scooter. The ornate pew straddles the two footboards of the scooter, while tilting forward to rest against the scooter’s handlebars. The materials contrast sharply—modern metal and plastic against aged wood and plush, padded fabric. The scooter has seen some use and has a few scratches. The old pew’s carvings include decorative rosettes and scrolling foliage, with the cushion pads fraying a little.

Scooter pieu, 2022

 

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Take The Weight Off

Mimi Seery

Take The Weight Off

Mimi Seery

Take The Weight Off reimagines ritual and symbolism as acts of release and renewal, confronting the lingering weight of inherited trauma shaped by colonial, religious, and capitalist histories.

Through humour, ritual, and vernacular form, it proposes a collective transcendence – acknowledging the residue of history while opening space for renewal and the reconstruction of self.

Take The Weight Off reimagines ritual and symbolism as acts of release and renewal, confronting the lingering weight of inherited trauma shaped by colonial, religious, and capitalist histories.

Through humour, ritual, and vernacular form, it proposes a collective transcendence – acknowledging the residue of history while opening space for renewal and the reconstruction of self.

A photograph of a vibrant and energetic, non-traditional framed wall artwork. Inside the frame is text laid out across parallel green lines on a pale yellow background. In relief, each letter is drawn in in marker on white card, mirroring in two alternating colours of green and red, e.g. green T, red T, green A, red A… spelling out the phrase “Take The Weight Off”. One word per line, four lines in total. The artwork’s decorative border is made up of flame symbols, electric red lines and alternating colour blocks, all set on a base of gingham blue and white check. The gilt frame is decorated with rows of tiny blue and gold crosses, and extending from the four edges of the gilt frame are light bulbs in bubble-gum pink colour. The overall effect is one that is busy, visually exciting but somewhat overwhelming.

Take the Weight Off (Ho), 2025

 

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A photograph of a vibrant and energetic, non-traditional framed wall artwork. Inside the frame is text laid out across parallel green lines on a pale yellow background. In relief, each letter is drawn in in marker on white card, mirroring in two alternating colours of green and red, e.g. green T, red T, green A, red A… spelling out the phrase “Take The Weight Off”. One word per line, four lines in total. The artwork’s decorative border is made up of flame symbols, electric red lines and alternating colour blocks, all set on a base of gingham blue and white check. The gilt frame is decorated with rows of tiny blue and gold crosses, and extending from the four edges of the gilt frame are light bulbs in bubble-gum pink colour. The overall effect is one that is busy, visually exciting but somewhat overwhelming.

Take the Weight Off (Ho), 2025

 

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A photograph of a composition of an artwork made up of three elements sitting side-by-side. On a white background, the objects appear cartoony, handmade and humorous, but the images and text suggest a more serious message. To the left is a metal toast rack, painted light pink. Sitting in it are five triangular slices of bread made from rag paper. On the first slice is pasted a paper image of a smiling Michael D. Higgins, Ireland’s recent president. In the middle is a rectangular blue medication box with the letters GSK in the top corner. FOMO is spelled out in relief in big yellow letters across the front of the box, followed by the description Replacement Therapy. On the right is a tall, long-neck glass bottle with a crepe paper scarlet and yellow flame blossoming from the mouth of the bottle. It’s filled with ashes. It also has a 3D label, in bright primary colours, spelling Poor Mouth Wash. Thin sticks in primary colours splay out on the counter from the glass bottle, forming a bright semi-circle.

Altared States, 2025

 

Audio Description:

A photograph of a composition of an artwork made up of three elements sitting side-by-side. On a white background, the objects appear cartoony, handmade and humorous, but the images and text suggest a more serious message. To the left is a metal toast rack, painted light pink. Sitting in it are five triangular slices of bread made from rag paper. On the first slice is pasted a paper image of a smiling Michael D. Higgins, Ireland’s recent president. In the middle is a rectangular blue medication box with the letters GSK in the top corner. FOMO is spelled out in relief in big yellow letters across the front of the box, followed by the description Replacement Therapy. On the right is a tall, long-neck glass bottle with a crepe paper scarlet and yellow flame blossoming from the mouth of the bottle. It’s filled with ashes. It also has a 3D label, in bright primary colours, spelling Poor Mouth Wash. Thin sticks in primary colours splay out on the counter from the glass bottle, forming a bright semi-circle.

Altared States, 2025

 

Audio Description:

A photograph of a bright, framed painting on a white wall. The central figure appears to be a Catholic priest shown from the chest up, wearing white robes with long wide sleeves. His expression is resolute and calm, his gaze stares out of the frame to the right. His arms are raised high above his balding head, offering up a box of Barry’s Tea painted in its iconic red and gold colours. Behind the tea, dynamic streaks of yellow and red radiate outward against a dark blue background, highlighting the status of the box of tea. The ornate frame is painted white and then spray painted with wavy bright pink lines. Attached to the front of the frame is a vibrant red and yellow flame made of crepe paper, like a votive candle.

Ministry of Shane, 2025

 

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A photograph of a bright, framed painting on a white wall. The central figure appears to be a Catholic priest shown from the chest up, wearing white robes with long wide sleeves. His expression is resolute and calm, his gaze stares out of the frame to the right. His arms are raised high above his balding head, offering up a box of Barry’s Tea painted in its iconic red and gold colours. Behind the tea, dynamic streaks of yellow and red radiate outward against a dark blue background, highlighting the status of the box of tea. The ornate frame is painted white and then spray painted with wavy bright pink lines. Attached to the front of the frame is a vibrant red and yellow flame made of crepe paper, like a votive candle.

Ministry of Shane, 2025

 

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Revised Baron Castlemaine Crest (for Abbey Rd Workhouse inmates), 2025

 

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A photograph of small contemporary artwork. A heraldic crest is reimagined and remade in polymer clay, forming the shape of a shield. The symbolic imagery is reduced to simple graphics in bold block colours. In the top section, on a red background, are two hands clasped together in prayer, taking the style of an emoji. On either side are white tear-drop shapes. On the bottom, against a bright green background featuring a simple pattern incised into the polymer clay, is a silver-grey castle with a turret on either side and arched black windows. Flames surround the castle and lick at the wooden doors. The artwork is set onto brown faux-leather material, rectangular shaped with neat stitching around its edges.
A photograph of small contemporary artwork. A heraldic crest is reimagined and remade in polymer clay, forming the shape of a shield. The symbolic imagery is reduced to simple graphics in bold block colours. In the top section, on a red background, are two hands clasped together in prayer, taking the style of an emoji. On either side are white tear-drop shapes. On the bottom, against a bright green background featuring a simple pattern incised into the polymer clay, is a silver-grey castle with a turret on either side and arched black windows. Flames surround the castle and lick at the wooden doors. The artwork is set onto brown faux-leather material, rectangular shaped with neat stitching around its edges.

Revised Baron Castlemaine Crest (for Abbey Rd Workhouse inmates), 2025

 

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A photograph of a dynamic 3D sculptural artwork. Made of a variety of materials, it takes the form of a miniature capstan. A capstan is found on a sailing ship, typically made of iron, to help sailors secure heavy ropes. The artwork’s base is made from a sample-size tin of paint with the brand Dulux showing on the label. On top of the tin is a red lid with coffee stirrers protruding from it at regular intervals. Sitting astride the stirrers are eight wooden clothes pegs, each painted either red, green, blue, yellow or white. They are set at an angle, like tiny animated figures. Weighing down the red card is a clunky piece of circular clay with a hole in the centre. Again, coffee stirrers, painted brown, are protruding out towards the pegs. As a whole, the piece gives a sense of rotation and moving, interlinked parts.

Post – Post – Post -, 2025

 

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A photograph of a dynamic 3D sculptural artwork. Made of a variety of materials, it takes the form of a miniature capstan. A capstan is found on a sailing ship, typically made of iron, to help sailors secure heavy ropes. The artwork’s base is made from a sample-size tin of paint with the brand Dulux showing on the label. On top of the tin is a red lid with coffee stirrers protruding from it at regular intervals. Sitting astride the stirrers are eight wooden clothes pegs, each painted either red, green, blue, yellow or white. They are set at an angle, like tiny animated figures. Weighing down the red card is a clunky piece of circular clay with a hole in the centre. Again, coffee stirrers, painted brown, are protruding out towards the pegs. As a whole, the piece gives a sense of rotation and moving, interlinked parts.

Post – Post – Post -, 2025

 

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Souvenir, 2025

 

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A photograph of an artwork representing a tiny replica of a ruined Irish stone cottage. The piece sits atop a square green felt, on a black base, similar to a traditional trophy stand. White paint at the front of the base indicates where a name might be, but there is no information given to identify the cottage. The cottage’s stones are made from a modelling material and painted grey. The front wall has mostly collapsed, with stones tumbling to rest on the green felt. Now the interior is visible through to the back wall. The roof, thatched with hollow orange-brown reeds, has also collapsed, sagging in the middle into the cottage’s interior. A few reeds have tumbled onto the pile of detached stones.
A photograph of an artwork representing a tiny replica of a ruined Irish stone cottage. The piece sits atop a square green felt, on a black base, similar to a traditional trophy stand. White paint at the front of the base indicates where a name might be, but there is no information given to identify the cottage. The cottage’s stones are made from a modelling material and painted grey. The front wall has mostly collapsed, with stones tumbling to rest on the green felt. Now the interior is visible through to the back wall. The roof, thatched with hollow orange-brown reeds, has also collapsed, sagging in the middle into the cottage’s interior. A few reeds have tumbled onto the pile of detached stones.

Souvenir, 2025

 

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Hot Potato, 2025

 

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A photograph of a hyper-realistic sculpture of a baked potato. It sits within scrunched aluminium foil wrapping, open at the top. The potato’s skin, dark and almost burnt, is cut open in a cross shape, revealing the potato’s cooked flesh inside.
A photograph of a hyper-realistic sculpture of a baked potato. It sits within scrunched aluminium foil wrapping, open at the top. The potato’s skin, dark and almost burnt, is cut open in a cross shape, revealing the potato’s cooked flesh inside.

Hot Potato, 2025

 

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My terrible Life Vol 3, 2025

 

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A photograph of an artwork that simulates a book cover. On green card, the title, my TERRIBLE LIFE, Volume 3, is printed in black italic lettering. The central image is a photograph of a cactus toy sitting in a flowerpot. The cactus is knitted, made from green wool with flecks of white. Red arrows sticking out of the cactus, nonetheless it has a big red smile and large inquisitive eye embroidered on as a face. A small label attached to the flower pot reads Made in China. Printed on the green cover around this image are four drawings in simple black line: a shark fin in water, a rose, a suit in a coffin and another rose. The book rests on a messy desk with a baked potato, fake grass and handwritten notes beginning with the Is it illegal.
A photograph of an artwork that simulates a book cover. On green card, the title, my TERRIBLE LIFE, Volume 3, is printed in black italic lettering. The central image is a photograph of a cactus toy sitting in a flowerpot. The cactus is knitted, made from green wool with flecks of white. Red arrows sticking out of the cactus, nonetheless it has a big red smile and large inquisitive eye embroidered on as a face. A small label attached to the flower pot reads Made in China. Printed on the green cover around this image are four drawings in simple black line: a shark fin in water, a rose, a suit in a coffin and another rose. The book rests on a messy desk with a baked potato, fake grass and handwritten notes beginning with the Is it illegal.

My terrible Life Vol 3, 2025

 

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Take The Weight Off

Mimi Seery

Take The Weight Off

Mimi Seery

Take The Weight Off reimagines ritual and symbolism as acts of release and renewal, confronting the lingering weight of inherited trauma shaped by colonial, religious, and capitalist histories.

Through humour, ritual, and vernacular form, it proposes a collective transcendence – acknowledging the residue of history while opening space for renewal and the reconstruction of self.

Take The Weight Off reimagines ritual and symbolism as acts of release and renewal, confronting the lingering weight of inherited trauma shaped by colonial, religious, and capitalist histories.

Through humour, ritual, and vernacular form, it proposes a collective transcendence – acknowledging the residue of history while opening space for renewal and the reconstruction of self.

A photograph of a vibrant and energetic, non-traditional framed wall artwork. Inside the frame is text laid out across parallel green lines on a pale yellow background. In relief, each letter is drawn in in marker on white card, mirroring in two alternating colours of green and red, e.g. green T, red T, green A, red A… spelling out the phrase “Take The Weight Off”. One word per line, four lines in total. The artwork’s decorative border is made up of flame symbols, electric red lines and alternating colour blocks, all set on a base of gingham blue and white check. The gilt frame is decorated with rows of tiny blue and gold crosses, and extending from the four edges of the gilt frame are light bulbs in bubble-gum pink colour. The overall effect is one that is busy, visually exciting but somewhat overwhelming.

Take the Weight Off (Ho), 2025

 

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A photograph of a vibrant and energetic, non-traditional framed wall artwork. Inside the frame is text laid out across parallel green lines on a pale yellow background. In relief, each letter is drawn in in marker on white card, mirroring in two alternating colours of green and red, e.g. green T, red T, green A, red A… spelling out the phrase “Take The Weight Off”. One word per line, four lines in total. The artwork’s decorative border is made up of flame symbols, electric red lines and alternating colour blocks, all set on a base of gingham blue and white check. The gilt frame is decorated with rows of tiny blue and gold crosses, and extending from the four edges of the gilt frame are light bulbs in bubble-gum pink colour. The overall effect is one that is busy, visually exciting but somewhat overwhelming.

Take the Weight Off (Ho), 2025

 

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A photograph of a composition of an artwork made up of three elements sitting side-by-side. On a white background, the objects appear cartoony, handmade and humorous, but the images and text suggest a more serious message. To the left is a metal toast rack, painted light pink. Sitting in it are five triangular slices of bread made from rag paper. On the first slice is pasted a paper image of a smiling Michael D. Higgins, Ireland’s recent president. In the middle is a rectangular blue medication box with the letters GSK in the top corner. FOMO is spelled out in relief in big yellow letters across the front of the box, followed by the description Replacement Therapy. On the right is a tall, long-neck glass bottle with a crepe paper scarlet and yellow flame blossoming from the mouth of the bottle. It’s filled with ashes. It also has a 3D label, in bright primary colours, spelling Poor Mouth Wash. Thin sticks in primary colours splay out on the counter from the glass bottle, forming a bright semi-circle.

Altared States, 2025

 

Audio Description:

A photograph of a composition of an artwork made up of three elements sitting side-by-side. On a white background, the objects appear cartoony, handmade and humorous, but the images and text suggest a more serious message. To the left is a metal toast rack, painted light pink. Sitting in it are five triangular slices of bread made from rag paper. On the first slice is pasted a paper image of a smiling Michael D. Higgins, Ireland’s recent president. In the middle is a rectangular blue medication box with the letters GSK in the top corner. FOMO is spelled out in relief in big yellow letters across the front of the box, followed by the description Replacement Therapy. On the right is a tall, long-neck glass bottle with a crepe paper scarlet and yellow flame blossoming from the mouth of the bottle. It’s filled with ashes. It also has a 3D label, in bright primary colours, spelling Poor Mouth Wash. Thin sticks in primary colours splay out on the counter from the glass bottle, forming a bright semi-circle.

Altared States, 2025

 

Audio Description:

A photograph of a bright, framed painting on a white wall. The central figure appears to be a Catholic priest shown from the chest up, wearing white robes with long wide sleeves. His expression is resolute and calm, his gaze stares out of the frame to the right. His arms are raised high above his balding head, offering up a box of Barry’s Tea painted in its iconic red and gold colours. Behind the tea, dynamic streaks of yellow and red radiate outward against a dark blue background, highlighting the status of the box of tea. The ornate frame is painted white and then spray painted with wavy bright pink lines. Attached to the front of the frame is a vibrant red and yellow flame made of crepe paper, like a votive candle.

Ministry of Shane, 2025

 

Audio Description:

A photograph of a bright, framed painting on a white wall. The central figure appears to be a Catholic priest shown from the chest up, wearing white robes with long wide sleeves. His expression is resolute and calm, his gaze stares out of the frame to the right. His arms are raised high above his balding head, offering up a box of Barry’s Tea painted in its iconic red and gold colours. Behind the tea, dynamic streaks of yellow and red radiate outward against a dark blue background, highlighting the status of the box of tea. The ornate frame is painted white and then spray painted with wavy bright pink lines. Attached to the front of the frame is a vibrant red and yellow flame made of crepe paper, like a votive candle.

Ministry of Shane, 2025

 

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Revised Baron Castlemaine Crest (for Abbey Rd Workhouse inmates), 2025

 

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A photograph of small contemporary artwork. A heraldic crest is reimagined and remade in polymer clay, forming the shape of a shield. The symbolic imagery is reduced to simple graphics in bold block colours. In the top section, on a red background, are two hands clasped together in prayer, taking the style of an emoji. On either side are white tear-drop shapes. On the bottom, against a bright green background featuring a simple pattern incised into the polymer clay, is a silver-grey castle with a turret on either side and arched black windows. Flames surround the castle and lick at the wooden doors. The artwork is set onto brown faux-leather material, rectangular shaped with neat stitching around its edges.
A photograph of small contemporary artwork. A heraldic crest is reimagined and remade in polymer clay, forming the shape of a shield. The symbolic imagery is reduced to simple graphics in bold block colours. In the top section, on a red background, are two hands clasped together in prayer, taking the style of an emoji. On either side are white tear-drop shapes. On the bottom, against a bright green background featuring a simple pattern incised into the polymer clay, is a silver-grey castle with a turret on either side and arched black windows. Flames surround the castle and lick at the wooden doors. The artwork is set onto brown faux-leather material, rectangular shaped with neat stitching around its edges.

Revised Baron Castlemaine Crest (for Abbey Rd Workhouse inmates), 2025

 

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A photograph of a dynamic 3D sculptural artwork. Made of a variety of materials, it takes the form of a miniature capstan. A capstan is found on a sailing ship, typically made of iron, to help sailors secure heavy ropes. The artwork’s base is made from a sample-size tin of paint with the brand Dulux showing on the label. On top of the tin is a red lid with coffee stirrers protruding from it at regular intervals. Sitting astride the stirrers are eight wooden clothes pegs, each painted either red, green, blue, yellow or white. They are set at an angle, like tiny animated figures. Weighing down the red card is a clunky piece of circular clay with a hole in the centre. Again, coffee stirrers, painted brown, are protruding out towards the pegs. As a whole, the piece gives a sense of rotation and moving, interlinked parts.

Post – Post – Post -, 2025

 

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A photograph of a dynamic 3D sculptural artwork. Made of a variety of materials, it takes the form of a miniature capstan. A capstan is found on a sailing ship, typically made of iron, to help sailors secure heavy ropes. The artwork’s base is made from a sample-size tin of paint with the brand Dulux showing on the label. On top of the tin is a red lid with coffee stirrers protruding from it at regular intervals. Sitting astride the stirrers are eight wooden clothes pegs, each painted either red, green, blue, yellow or white. They are set at an angle, like tiny animated figures. Weighing down the red card is a clunky piece of circular clay with a hole in the centre. Again, coffee stirrers, painted brown, are protruding out towards the pegs. As a whole, the piece gives a sense of rotation and moving, interlinked parts.

Post – Post – Post -, 2025

 

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Souvenir, 2025

 

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A photograph of an artwork representing a tiny replica of a ruined Irish stone cottage. The piece sits atop a square green felt, on a black base, similar to a traditional trophy stand. White paint at the front of the base indicates where a name might be, but there is no information given to identify the cottage. The cottage’s stones are made from a modelling material and painted grey. The front wall has mostly collapsed, with stones tumbling to rest on the green felt. Now the interior is visible through to the back wall. The roof, thatched with hollow orange-brown reeds, has also collapsed, sagging in the middle into the cottage’s interior. A few reeds have tumbled onto the pile of detached stones.
A photograph of an artwork representing a tiny replica of a ruined Irish stone cottage. The piece sits atop a square green felt, on a black base, similar to a traditional trophy stand. White paint at the front of the base indicates where a name might be, but there is no information given to identify the cottage. The cottage’s stones are made from a modelling material and painted grey. The front wall has mostly collapsed, with stones tumbling to rest on the green felt. Now the interior is visible through to the back wall. The roof, thatched with hollow orange-brown reeds, has also collapsed, sagging in the middle into the cottage’s interior. A few reeds have tumbled onto the pile of detached stones.

Souvenir, 2025

 

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Hot Potato, 2025

 

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A photograph of a hyper-realistic sculpture of a baked potato. It sits within scrunched aluminium foil wrapping, open at the top. The potato’s skin, dark and almost burnt, is cut open in a cross shape, revealing the potato’s cooked flesh inside.
A photograph of a hyper-realistic sculpture of a baked potato. It sits within scrunched aluminium foil wrapping, open at the top. The potato’s skin, dark and almost burnt, is cut open in a cross shape, revealing the potato’s cooked flesh inside.

Hot Potato, 2025

 

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My terrible Life Vol 3, 2025

 

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A photograph of an artwork that simulates a book cover. On green card, the title, my TERRIBLE LIFE, Volume 3, is printed in black italic lettering. The central image is a photograph of a cactus toy sitting in a flowerpot. The cactus is knitted, made from green wool with flecks of white. Red arrows sticking out of the cactus, nonetheless it has a big red smile and large inquisitive eye embroidered on as a face. A small label attached to the flower pot reads Made in China. Printed on the green cover around this image are four drawings in simple black line: a shark fin in water, a rose, a suit in a coffin and another rose. The book rests on a messy desk with a baked potato, fake grass and handwritten notes beginning with the Is it illegal.
A photograph of an artwork that simulates a book cover. On green card, the title, my TERRIBLE LIFE, Volume 3, is printed in black italic lettering. The central image is a photograph of a cactus toy sitting in a flowerpot. The cactus is knitted, made from green wool with flecks of white. Red arrows sticking out of the cactus, nonetheless it has a big red smile and large inquisitive eye embroidered on as a face. A small label attached to the flower pot reads Made in China. Printed on the green cover around this image are four drawings in simple black line: a shark fin in water, a rose, a suit in a coffin and another rose. The book rests on a messy desk with a baked potato, fake grass and handwritten notes beginning with the Is it illegal.

My terrible Life Vol 3, 2025

 

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Three photographs from differing angles of the same 3D sculpture. The sculpture is a hybrid object, a carved wooden church pew which sits atop a modern yellow scooter. The ornate pew straddles the two footboards of the scooter, while tilting forward to rest against the scooter’s handlebars. The materials contrast sharply—modern metal and plastic against aged wood and plush, padded fabric. The scooter has seen some use and has a few scratches. The old pew’s carvings include decorative rosettes and scrolling foliage, with the cushion pads fraying a little.

Scooter pieu, 2022

 

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Three photographs from differing angles of the same 3D sculpture. The sculpture is a hybrid object, a carved wooden church pew which sits atop a modern yellow scooter. The ornate pew straddles the two footboards of the scooter, while tilting forward to rest against the scooter’s handlebars. The materials contrast sharply—modern metal and plastic against aged wood and plush, padded fabric. The scooter has seen some use and has a few scratches. The old pew’s carvings include decorative rosettes and scrolling foliage, with the cushion pads fraying a little.

Scooter pieu, 2022

 

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