Dr. Mo Mowlam (deceased), played a pivotal role in the Northern Ireland peace process during her tenure as the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 1997 to 1999, and was included in the artwork AGREEMENT by Dunsmore. Her empathetic approach and ability to connect with individuals across political and social divides were instrumental in achieving the Good Friday Agreement. Using machine learning processes and RTE archival media, Dunsmore created a facial mapped data portrait.
'I was quite shocked, but also moved. It's quite a strange piece, you can tell that it's not really her, but it is sort of her, and I think that adds to the work. In the materiality of how it's being made in terms of it being digital, a mixture of real archive footage of Mo, all mashed up together. It's almost like a painting in digital pixels... ' Cian Smyth, Cultural Producer and Programme Manager of Ulster Presents at Ulster University. 2023.
Using new technologies associated with "Deep Fakes," Dunsmore has appropriated machine learning technology to facilitate a positive representation of women. This representation and acknowledgement of women in politics is an important aspect of Dunsmore's art practice. Dr Mowlam's portrait is similar in composition to the previous 13 filmed portraits: silent, 4:3 aspect ratio. Funded by the Arts Council of Ireland's 2021 Visual Arts Bursary, Dr Mowlam’s portrait completed the artwork AGREEMENT (2004 - 2023).