THE SCULPTURE AND THE ARTIST
Unfortunately my photographs did not capture the hidden female shape between the two Corten Steel uprights because I did not know what I was looking for ... I knew that there must be something to see. There also was a very distracting waste bin.
"The Wanderer" is a sculpture by German artist Ralf Sander located on St. Dominic's Bridge in Drogheda, Ireland. It was commissioned as part of the "Building Peace through the Arts - Re-Imaging Communities" program, funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, to promote tolerance and understanding in areas affected by sectarianism and racism.
The sculpture is made of Corten steel and consists of two large pillars. It's designed to be viewed from different angles, revealing different images depending on the perspective. From one side, a female figure representing the Celtic goddess Bóinn (after whom the River Boyne is named) becomes visible. From another perspective, a migratory bird can be seen.
Sander's work often focuses on using negative space to create images, and "The Wanderer" is a prime example of this technique. By shaping the empty space between the two pillars, he creates a dynamic and engaging artwork that encourages viewers to interact with it and explore its different perspectives.
The sculpture has been described as "modern and edgy," and has become a popular landmark in Drogheda, drawing attention to the town's rich history and cultural significance.
"The Wanderer" is a sculpture by German artist Ralf Sander located on St. Dominic's Bridge in Drogheda, Ireland. It was commissioned as part of the "Building Peace through the Arts - Re-Imaging Communities" program, funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, to promote tolerance and understanding in areas affected by sectarianism and racism.
The sculpture is made of Corten steel and consists of two large pillars. It's designed to be viewed from different angles, revealing different images depending on the perspective. From one side, a female figure representing the Celtic goddess Bóinn (after whom the River Boyne is named) becomes visible. From another perspective, a migratory bird can be seen.
Sander's work often focuses on using negative space to create images, and "The Wanderer" is a prime example of this technique. By shaping the empty space between the two pillars, he creates a dynamic and engaging artwork that encourages viewers to interact with it and explore its different perspectives.
The sculpture has been described as "modern and edgy," and has become a popular landmark in Drogheda, drawing attention to the town's rich history and cultural significance.
THE SCULPTURE AND THE ARTIST