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Titanica is a striking bronze sculpture situated prominently outside the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction in the Titanic Quarter.
It depicts a diving female figure, mounted on a slender base.
The sculpture draws inspiration from the traditional figureheads that adorned the prows of sailing ships.
It was created to represent hope and positivity, especially in the context of the Titanic story and Belfast’s shipbuilding legacy. Its design also subtly incorporates a “cruciform” shape when viewed from the front, allowing for deeper interpretations of death and life.
Weighing three-quarters of a ton, it’s a life-sized and impactful piece.
The Artist: The sculpture was created by the renowned Irish sculptor Rowan Gillespie. Gillespie is known for his powerful and often haunting bronze figures in public spaces. He spent 12 months working on Titanica and expressed his honour at having his work displayed in front of Titanic Belfast, which he found incredibly inspiring.