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The Sculpture in the Parklands is a land and
In the wetlands and wildlife wilderness of Lough Boora, inspired by the rich natural and industrial legacy of the boglands, the artists have created a series of large-scale sculptures that are now part of the Parklands' permanent collection. Sculpture in the Parklands began as an international sculpture symposium in 2002 when seven Irish and international artist created works of art over a three-week residency.http://www.emigrant.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74315&Itemid=69 The success of the symposium led to the formation of Sculpture in the Parklands and eight site-specific sculptures created during the symposium form the nucleus of the project. Currently there are 20 site specific sculptures in the Parklands.
Inviting artists to create significant site-specific works of art during the artist in residency programme each year, the mission of Sculpture in the Parklands is to inspire artists to create artworks in response to the unique landscape and
Irish Times Slideshow
Sculpture in the Parklands Official Website
Lough Boora Parklands Website
Offaly County Council
Sculpture Park Ireland
File:Sunrise_at_Ruaille_buaille,_December_28,2008,_lo_res.jpg, Sunrise at Ruaille Buaille by Patrick Dougherty
File:60_degrees_and_Cycles,_winter_scene,_low_res.jpg, 60 Degrees and Cycles by Caroline Madden
File:Snow_scene-_Eileen_MacDonagh.jpg, Boora Pyramid by Eileen MacDonagh
File:Cycles_by_Caroline_Madden,_Boora_Convergence_by_David_Kinane,_lo_res.jpg, Cycles by Caroline Madden and Boora Convergence by David Kinane
File:Bog_Track_winter_scene,_lo_res.jpg, Bog Track by Johan Seitzema
File:Boora_Convergence,_David_Kinane,_lo_res.jpg, Boora Convergence by David Kinane
File:60_Degrees,_Kevin_O'Dwyer_,_snow,_Jan.jpg, 60 Degrees by Kevin O'Dwyer, Winter scene.
File:Boora_Convergence,_Davis_Kinane,_interior_shot_lo_res.jpg, Boora Convergence by David Kinane
File:Boora_Stacks,_May,_Naomi_Seki_lo_res.jpg, Boora Stacks by Naomi Seki
File:Passage,_Alan_Counihan_,_Sculpture_in_the_Parklands_Artist_panel.jpg, Passage by Alan Counihan
File:Passage,_Alan_Counihan_,Jan._2010,_snow_scene007.jpg, Passage by Alan Counihan, Winter Scene
File:Patrick_Dougherty_June_14_2008_entrance.jpg, Ruaille Buaille by Patrick Dougherty
File:Raised_Line,_Maurice_MacDonagh.jpg, Raised Line by Maurice McDonagh
File:Sky_train,_Mike_Bulfin,_Sept_12_2009003_(1).jpg, Sky Train by Mike Bulfin
File:Tippler_Bridge_,_Kevin_O'Dwyer_Aug_2009_DSC04332.jpg, Tippler Bridge by Kevin O'Dwyer
The Sculpture in the Parklands is a land and environmental sculpture
Environmental sculpture is sculpture that creates or alters the environment for the viewer, as opposed to presenting itself figurally or monumentally before the viewer. A frequent trait of larger environmental sculptures is that one can actually en ...
park located in Lough Boora
Boora Bog (Irish ''Portach na Buaraí'') is a cutaway peat bog situated in County Offaly, Ireland.
Peat was harvested for fuel between the 1950s and 1970s, and the land is now being reclaimed for agricultural and eco-tourism use.
There was a l ...
, County Offaly, Ireland. The park is open to the public 365 days of the year and admission is free.
Sculpture in the Parklands was founded by sculptor Kevin O'Dwyer
Kevin O'Dwyer (born 1973 in Skibbereen, County Cork) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer. He played for his local club O'Donovan Rossa and was a member of the Cork
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* Cork (material), an impermeable buoy ...
in partnership with Bord na Mona
Cucerdea ( hu, Oláhkocsárd, Hungarian pronunciation: ) is a commune in Mureș County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Bord (''Bord''), Cucerdea, and Șeulia de Mureș (''Oláhsályi'').
The commune is located in the sout ...
, Lough Boora Parklands Group, Offaly County Council and the Arts Council.
Site
In the wetlands and wildlife wilderness of Lough Boora, inspired by the rich natural and industrial legacy of the boglands, the artists have created a series of large-scale sculptures that are now part of the Parklands' permanent collection. Sculpture in the Parklands began as an international sculpture symposium in 2002 when seven Irish and international artist created works of art over a three-week residency.http://www.emigrant.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74315&Itemid=69 The success of the symposium led to the formation of Sculpture in the Parklands and eight site-specific sculptures created during the symposium form the nucleus of the project. Currently there are 20 site specific sculptures in the Parklands.
Mission
Inviting artists to create significant site-specific works of art during the artist in residency programme each year, the mission of Sculpture in the Parklands is to inspire artists to create artworks in response to the unique landscape and industrial heritage
Industrial heritage refers to the physical remains of the history of technology and industry, such as manufacturing and mining sites, as well as power and transportation infrastructure. Another definition expands this scope so that the term a ...
of the cut away bogland and to build awareness of the arts within the community through public participation and interaction. In addition to permanent sculpture and time-based work, the project has a commitment to commissioning video artists, composers, choreographers, and performance artists to interpret and document this unique landscape, folklore
Folklore is shared by a particular group of people; it encompasses the traditions common to that culture, subculture or group. This includes oral traditions such as tales, legends, proverbs and jokes. They include material culture, ranging ...
and industrial history
The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, that occurred during the period from around 1760 to about 1820–1840. This transition included going fr ...
.
Directions
Lough Boora Parklands is centrally located to all the main attractions of County Offaly and theIrish
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* Someone or something of, from, or related to:
** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe
***Éire, Irish language name for the isle
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midlands.
From Tullamore
Tullamore (; ) is the county town of County Offaly in Ireland. It is on the Grand Canal, in the middle of the county, and is the fourth most populous town in the midlands region with 14,607 inhabitants at the 2016 census.
The town retained ...
: Leave Tullamore on N52 for Birr. At Blueball turn right onto R357 for Cloghan / Shannonbridge
Shannonbridge () is a village located on the River Shannon, at the junction of the R444 and R357 regional roads in County Offaly, Ireland. It lies within the townland of Raghra (), at the borders of counties Offaly, Galway and Roscommon, with ...
. The Parklands commence within 7 km of Blueball.
From Birr: Take N52 towards Tullamore, exit for N62 to Athlone. Continue to Cloghan, turning right off roundabout onto R357. The Parklands commence within 2 km.
Access
Wheelchair access and disabled parking are available at the sculpture park. The Offaly Way passes through the park and bikes are available for rent.External links
Irish Times Slideshow
Sculpture in the Parklands Official Website
Lough Boora Parklands Website
Offaly County Council
Sculpture Park Ireland
Gallery
References