THE SCULPTURE AS IT WAS IN AUGUST 2015
For about ten years I visited Galway City once every year and devoted about a week to photographing the city and the University Campus was one of my favourite locations. Because of Covid-19 travel restrictions and for other reasons I have not visited the city for four five years and am unlikely to visit until 2025 which is ten years after I first photographed Galway Yellow by Brian King.
Formal Name: Galway Yellow
Artist: Brian King (created in 1976)
Overall, the Galway Yellow sculpture is a striking and thought-provoking piece of art that adds to the character of the National University of Ireland Galway campus. The use of bright yellow and the abstract form both contribute to the sculpture's significance as a symbol of learning, creativity, and hope.
Description: A large, abstract steel sculpture painted bright yellow. The design is based on a Celtic knot, but in an abstracted form. It consists of three curved elements that intertwine and create a dynamic shape.
Location: Installed on the grounds of the National University of Ireland Galway.
Significance of Location: Universities are often places of intellectual exploration and discovery. The abstract nature of the sculpture reflects the open-ended nature of learning and encourages viewers to find their own meaning in the artwork.
Formal Name: Galway Yellow
Artist: Brian King (created in 1976)
Overall, the Galway Yellow sculpture is a striking and thought-provoking piece of art that adds to the character of the National University of Ireland Galway campus. The use of bright yellow and the abstract form both contribute to the sculpture's significance as a symbol of learning, creativity, and hope.
Description: A large, abstract steel sculpture painted bright yellow. The design is based on a Celtic knot, but in an abstracted form. It consists of three curved elements that intertwine and create a dynamic shape.
Location: Installed on the grounds of the National University of Ireland Galway.
Significance of Location: Universities are often places of intellectual exploration and discovery. The abstract nature of the sculpture reflects the open-ended nature of learning and encourages viewers to find their own meaning in the artwork.
THE SCULPTURE AS IT WAS IN AUGUST 2015