SAFE HOME - SLAN ABHAILE PAINT-A-BOX AT THE OVAL IN PALMERSTOWN
Artist: Andrew McCarthy
Artwork Title: 'Safe Home'
Location: 'The Oval', Palmerstown, Dublin 14
Year: 2018
Council: South Dublin County Council
McCarthy aimed to create a piece deeply connected to the local area. As a former pupil of a nearby primary school, his memories of walking home in his old snorkel jacket and carrying a heavy schoolbag inspired him. The simplicity of those days comes through in the artwork. Now an adult living in the area, McCarthy also observes that the track can become heavily congested as it sits before the final set of lights leading to the N4 motorway. This element is also captured in the work.
The boy depicted in the piece walks in the direction of the track, and the 'Slain Abhaile' symbolises a wish for a safe journey home for everyone.
Biography:
Andrew McCarthy works as a Graphic Designer for Freeney's Graphics. His specialisation lies in vehicle and wall graphics, a profession he greatly enjoys. Many of his designs can be seen on vehicles throughout Dublin. With a lifelong passion for drawing and painting, McCarthy is presently working on a collection of original pieces. He anticipates launching his own website by the end of the summer.
The Oval at Palmerstown is a crèche and Montessori school located at 2 Palmerstown Avenue, Dublin 20. It is committed to the best interests of children, respecting their rights, needs, and interests.
The Oval Crèche and Montessori School offers a variety of programs including a Toddler Room, Pre-Montessori, Montessori, and After-School programs. They also participate in the ECCE Government Preschool Scheme, which applies to children aged between 3 years 2 months and 4 years 6 months on 1st September in any given year.
The school’s ethos is centred around happy children, friendly caring staff, happy parents, and positive interactions. They aim to support the learning and development of each individual child by providing an integrated, balanced, broad, and stimulating curriculum.
The Oval Crèche and Montessori School is based in Palmerstown, Dublin, and is easily accessible for local residents. It provides a safe, secure, and stimulating environment that embraces all children and values their race, gender, age, disability, culture, class, and religion.
Artwork Title: 'Safe Home'
Location: 'The Oval', Palmerstown, Dublin 14
Year: 2018
Council: South Dublin County Council
McCarthy aimed to create a piece deeply connected to the local area. As a former pupil of a nearby primary school, his memories of walking home in his old snorkel jacket and carrying a heavy schoolbag inspired him. The simplicity of those days comes through in the artwork. Now an adult living in the area, McCarthy also observes that the track can become heavily congested as it sits before the final set of lights leading to the N4 motorway. This element is also captured in the work.
The boy depicted in the piece walks in the direction of the track, and the 'Slain Abhaile' symbolises a wish for a safe journey home for everyone.
Biography:
Andrew McCarthy works as a Graphic Designer for Freeney's Graphics. His specialisation lies in vehicle and wall graphics, a profession he greatly enjoys. Many of his designs can be seen on vehicles throughout Dublin. With a lifelong passion for drawing and painting, McCarthy is presently working on a collection of original pieces. He anticipates launching his own website by the end of the summer.
The Oval at Palmerstown is a crèche and Montessori school located at 2 Palmerstown Avenue, Dublin 20. It is committed to the best interests of children, respecting their rights, needs, and interests.
The Oval Crèche and Montessori School offers a variety of programs including a Toddler Room, Pre-Montessori, Montessori, and After-School programs. They also participate in the ECCE Government Preschool Scheme, which applies to children aged between 3 years 2 months and 4 years 6 months on 1st September in any given year.
The school’s ethos is centred around happy children, friendly caring staff, happy parents, and positive interactions. They aim to support the learning and development of each individual child by providing an integrated, balanced, broad, and stimulating curriculum.
The Oval Crèche and Montessori School is based in Palmerstown, Dublin, and is easily accessible for local residents. It provides a safe, secure, and stimulating environment that embraces all children and values their race, gender, age, disability, culture, class, and religion.
SAFE HOME - SLAN ABHAILE PAINT-A-BOX AT THE OVAL IN PALMERSTOWN