In Viewpoints the often over-looked viewpoints and landscapes of West County Cavan, Ireland are the ‘focus’ of this series. While these geographical areas remain unexplored by a majority of residents – there is a richness of geological history, which is counter-balanced by what appears to be vast emptiness.

In Viewpoints there was an attempt by the artist to reveal the hidden detail of this landscape and to provide a literal ‘double-take’ through the use of an older viewing technology – stereography. Stereoscopic viewing was a prolific parlour game of the Victorian era that was equivalent to watching a film or television. Through Viewpoints Sylvia aspired to added additional 'depth' to her subjects and reveal them beyond ordinary perception.

Stereocards | C-41 prints

Project reviews
2011           
Hogan, Sinead. ‘A peek through a camera obscura for inspiration’ Arts Feature, Anglo-Celt, Cavan, Aug 6, 2011 http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/features/articles/2011/08/06/4005936-a-peek-through-a-camera-obscura-for-inspiration/

‘What better vantage point for Seeing And Being In The Landscape’ in Anglo-Celt, Cavan, Februrary 23, 2011.  

2010           
Hogan, Sinead. ‘International experts in Cavan for Seeing Beyond The Lens’ Arts Feature, Anglo-Celt, Cavan, Jul 14, 2010.
http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998539-international-experts-in-cavan-for-seeing-beyond-the-lens/print