OGHYLL – (Richard Forrest / Redbarn Residency) Zine by Kim Crowley
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Richard Forrest, an artist, arts worker and curator, met with Kim Crowley (Bloomers) to discuss the Oghyll project. At the core of the project is the Redbarn Residency, a renovated cottage on his family farm which has been transformed into a space of hospitality and creativity.
“I wanted to bring a piece of the farm directly into the cottage. For about a year and a half, while working on different projects, I kept an eye out for the right materials. One day, I spotted a stone sticking out of a hedge. Using a digger machine, I pulled it out and started shaping it.”
The name Oghyll traces its origins to the 1600s iteration of the town name Youghal, evolving from the Irish Eochaill. This historical echo embodies the project’s deep connection to place and its commitment to weaving art, heritage, and environment into a cohesive whole. Pronounced Oh-gul, the name anchors Oghyll’s vision in the rich cultural and natural legacy of East Cork, Ireland.
Redbarn Residency: The Heart of Oghyll
At the core of Oghyll lies the Redbarn Residency, a program dedicated to fostering artistic exploration and collaboration. Located on Forrest Farm, a site cultivated by the Forrest family for over 250 years, the residency offers a unique setting where art and nature converge. Anchored by a restored cottage serving as both a creative nucleus and a social hub, the residency invites artists to live, work, and immerse themselves in the rural landscape.
