Harry Clarke: Darkness in Light (2003) presents the remarkable story of a singular artist and the collision between Church, State, and Art in the early twentieth century. Offering fascinating insights into the life, career, and imagination of Harry Clarke (1889-1931), the film details his work in stained glass and book illustration against the social and political climate of pre- and post-Independence Ireland.

Harry Clarke: Darkness in Light features contributions from Nicola Gordon Bowe, Peadar Lamb, Ciarán MacGonigal, James Scanlon, and Alan Titley. It screens as part of DREAMING IN BLUE: Harry Clarke Watercolours, which runs in the Modern Galleries (Floor 2) until 14 February 2019.

‘Documentarian John J. Doherty examines the life of Clarke and the controversial nature of his work, culminating in his clash with the conservative Irish Free State over his “offensive” masterpiece, the Geneva Window. Visually spectacular and poetically told, Darkness in Light is a fitting showcase of Clarke’s unique and haunting vision.’
Boston Irish Film Festival

Writer / Director: John J. Doherty
Producer: Catherine Lyons
A Camel production in association with TG4 / Irish Film Board
© Camel Productions, 2003