Bernard Hennessy
Beyond The Pale

From the outset I wanted to research an area that was unusual and away from the norm. Investigating the various taboos in Irish society today has sparked interesting and awkward conversations. A taboo is an activity that is forbidden or sacred based on religious beliefs or morals. A taboo is extremely objectionable in society as a whole and can isolate those who opt to break it. I am exposing these out of bounds topics in my project, ignoring the taboo association, discovering why they have become outlawed or 'Beyond The Pale'.

Teaching Placements and Community Partners

Moyle Park College, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
St. Paul's Secondary School, Greenhills, Dublin 12.

Joint Hons BA Education & Design (Visual Communication)


Studio: BA (Hons) Visual Communication

1 of 4 - Movie still; Taboo humour , 2 of 4 - Work from 'Yes, No, Maybe' exhibition, 3 of 4 - Movie still; Taboo humour, 4 of 4 - Clip; Taboo humour
1 of 4 - Movie still; Taboo humour , 2 of 4 - Work from 'Yes, No, Maybe' exhibition, 3 of 4 - Movie still; Taboo humour, 4 of 4 - Clip; Taboo humour