Press Release: Cut From The Same Cloth Exhibition Officially Launches at the Hunt Museum

Teresa Crowley, Director & CEO of the Hunt Museum, opened the launch with a warm welcome, introducing a line-up of distinguished speakers including Councillor Maria O’Donoghue, Professor Helen Roche (University College Dublin), and keynote speaker Lynn Scarff, Director of the National Museum of Ireland. Each emphasised the significance of collaborative, inclusive cultural projects that give voice to underrepresented communities and bring scientific research into more accessible, human-centred spaces.

The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to engage with both the personal and professional journeys of those who contributed, woven together through motif, colour, and craft.

Cut From The Same Cloth runs at the Hunt Museum until 29 May 2025, with free public admission.

Teresa Crowley, CEO and Director of the Hunt Museum:
“At The Hunt Museum, we are proud to showcase Cut From The Same Cloth—a project that not only celebrates the intersection of art and science but also highlights the voices of those often unheard in research. This exhibition is a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusion, and we’re thrilled to share these inspiring stories with our visitors.”

Lorna Donlon, Cut From the Same Cloth, Founder and Artist:
“Creating Cut From The Same Cloth has been a deeply meaningful process, weaving together not just fabric but the stories of individuals who are often overlooked in research. By reimagining biomedical data as art, I hope to show how science and personal experience are connected, reminding us all that every thread in our community matters.”

Celine Fitzgerald, Interim CEO of Research Ireland:
“We are very proud to support this project through the Research Ireland Discover programme. This project is a wonderful example of how the intersection of art and science can bolster inclusivity in research. Not only is the work on display at this exhibition beautiful and intricate, but it helps to amplify minority voices in such a universal and moving way.”

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About the Artist

Lorna Donlon is a tapestry weaver who merges the ancient art of weaving with scientific concepts. With a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science, she creatively bridges art and science through tapestry and installations inspired by the scientific practices of categorising and labelling nature.

About the Hunt Museum

The Hunt Museum exhibits one of Ireland’s greatest private collections of Art and Antiquities, dating from the Neolithic Period to the 20th century. Collected by passionate antiquarians Gertrude and John Hunt, this diverse collection of over 2,500 objects. The museum serves as a cultural hub, featuring a wide range of historical objects, jewellery, decorative arts and works by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso and Jack. B Yeats. The museum serves as a cultural hub, holding the collection in trust for the people of Limerick and offering visitors a rich exploration of art and history.