Rinn Aun – The Place of the Tide

Dates: November 2024 – January 2025

This exhibition showcases artist Susan Leen’s fine art printed book, Rinn Aun – The Place of the Tide, and the process of its design and creation. The book examines the neighbourhood of Ringsend and its relationship with its maritime environment. Historically called ‘Raytown’ due the abundance of stingrays consumed by inhabitants, Ringsend has become largely untethered from its sea economy identity due to changes in the topography, overfishing and industrialisation. Leen’s project uses haiku and linocut illustrations to portray the stories and memories of local inhabitants and the present-day situation of the bay area, collected through weeks of interviews. The book is printed letterpress on the National Print Museum’s Vandercook No. 4 and bound using traditional techniques. Along with the book itself, the exhibition features various artists proofs and sketches. The exhibition launched for Irish Design Week and is supported by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland.

The book and prints are available to purchase from the Museum shop.