Bridget Ní Dhuinn is a designer and maker in the performance arts world, specialising in scenography, costume, puppetry and mask making.

She is one half of the Spectacle Company "VolkiDána" alongside aerial artist Polina Shapkina.  

 

After procuring a first class honours degree specialising in theatre design. Bridget moved to Taiwan where she immersed herself in the world of street theatre and carnival. It was there under the guidance of the Balinese and Taiwanese artists she worked with, that her interest in mask making and puppetry began to grow. This period proved foundational to her craft, culminating in her role as Creative Director and Designer for the Dream Parade Carnival in Taipei in 2019—one of South East Asia’s largest street carnivals.

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Now working as a freelance artist under her own name and through VolkiDána, Bridget continues to create dynamic works of spectacle and performance. Since 2021, she has been a core artist with the internationally acclaimed company Macnas and has also collaborated with renowned spectacle companies including Fidget Feet, Spraoi, and Walk the Plank.

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In addition to her professional practice, Bridget is deeply committed to community based projects both in Ireland and abroad. She regularly shares her expertise in mask making and puppetry with students and community groups, fostering creativity and collaboration across diverse cultural contexts.

 

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