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2008 Exhibition Past Exhibitions 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Previous Years Archive Other Events Farmleigh Symposium 2005 Airfield Update for Sculptors 2008 Awards	Sculpture in Context 2003 Sculpture in Context 2003 was held in the National Botanic Gardens. Gáirdín na Lus Anois agus an Fómhar tagaithe i nGáirdín na Lus tá na dealbhóirí ag cruinniú le chéile ar nós na druideanna, chun a saothar, a smaointí, is a samhlaíocht a thaispeáint do phobal na h-Éireann. Daoine iad na dealbhóirí a thaithníonn áiteanna rúnda leo. Cíonn siad samhlacha i measc na gcrann nach bhfeiceann gach duine. They observe fleetingly the shadows cast by leaves that suggest a presence. They analyse the lush exuberance of the tropical plants, the spare geometry of the cacti. The sculptors' fraternity are those with the x-ray eyes who often see everything that is wrong too clearly. Here in this layered garden they take on an affirmative mode and respond to the beauty created by generations of dedicated gardeners. Nature speaks to artists and sculptors here and never more so than now when we are besieged at every turn by warnings of the imminent destruction of biodiversity. To make work for this magic garden the sculptors of Ireland have extended themselves. All sorts of twists and turns of originality have been created. The staff of the gardens with their openness and fíor caoin fáilte have aided and abetted in this, making the sculptors feel wanted, bringing out the best in them. This year again it is hoped that people come and visit with their eyes wide open to notice for themselves the enchantment of half-hidden sculpture, to get the feeling of oneness with an energy bigger than themselves. 'S muidne, Ar ár suaimhneas Ag dáileadh na dtorthaí b'aibí ar a chéile, Ceann ar cheann.... ' (Colette Ní Ghallchóir) Cliodna Cussen Sculptor Artist: Jane Edden Title: Stick Insect (Berbris) Stick Insect (Euonymus Alatus) Mixed Media, mechanical construction in glass case 120cm high Artist: Beatrice Stewart Title: House Plant. Series A (Plaster Polymer Modified) 33cm high Artist: Ana Duncan Title: Turner Snail (Bronze) 25cm high   Artist: Linda Brunker Title: Magnolia (Bronze) 100cm high Artist: Maria Casey Title: Plastic Evolution Part II Plastic and Sound Installation Artist: Marie Foley Title: Horn of Plenty (Yew, Metal) 14 x 22cm Artist: Elaine Griffin Title: Trapping Nest Series (Cast Glass) 30cm high Artist: Anna Linnane Title: Council of Crows (Bronze) 183cm high Artist: Saffron Thomas Title: Coenicarpia (Kilkenny Limestone) 100cm high Artist: Edmond Byrne Untitled Hand Blown Glass 100cm high approx. Artist: Seamus Dunbar Title: Cleave (Stone, Wood) 2m high Artist: Ken Drew Title: Ash Seed Form (Ash, Steel, Copper) 2m high Artist: Niamh Garvey Title: 20 Figurative Sculptures (Stoneware) Artist: Fidelma Massey Title: Standing Trees (Ceramic) 117cm high     Back to Top
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