Sculpture In Context

SMALL MEDIUM LARGE BY PATRICIA DONNELLY REF-225751-1

December 5, 2023 by infomatique

A MODERN THREE BEAR FAMILY

Patricia Donnelly is from Tallaght in Dublin and her work is frequently included in Sculpture In Context exhibitions but this has been my favourite to date.

SOURCE BY PETER SLYMAN REF-225749-1

December 5, 2023 by infomatique

MADE FROM WOOD AND GRASS

This was featured in the 2018 Sculpture In Context Exhibition at the Botanic Gardens. Back in 2018 I knew nothing about this artist other than the fact that I always look forward to seeing his work on display in the Botanic Gardens every September.

Anyway a few days ago I came across the following: “My name is Peter Slyman, I’m predominantly a sculptural based artist & original member of Kildare Art Collective. I graduated from NCAD in 2017 with an honour’s degree in fine art sculpture. I then went on to be awarded a residency in Clancy Quay Studio (Dublin) from 2018/20. From this base I began exhibiting works around the country including, Sculpture in Context 2018/19, Ballymaloe house, June Fest, Electric Picnic & the RHA annual exhibition.
I’m a maker & I enjoy nothing more than taking ideas from my head and making them a sculptural reality. For me the process of problem solving & fixing is the most important part of my practice when making a sculpture, its where I find my flow.”

PHOENIX RISING BY MICHAEL CHARLES KEANE

September 7, 2023 by infomatique

SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT 2023 PREVIEW 2 SEPTEMBER 2023

In order to preview Sculpture In Context I visited the exhibition on the Saturday and Sunday before the exhibition officially opened. I used a Canon 5DIII on the first day and a Sigma Dp3 Quattro on the Sunday.

The works on display were not labelled until Thursday and they is when I purchased the catalogue.

Sculpture in Context is the largest sculpture exhibition in Ireland. It is an annual event organised by Sculpture in Context, an artist-led organisation, in association with the Office of Public Works and the National Botanic Gardens. The exhibition showcases the work of over 120 artists using a wide range of media, from the smallest, most intricate ceramic works to stone sculptures of monumental scale. The sculptures are displayed throughout the 50 acres of beautifully-landscaped grounds of the National Botanic Gardens, creating a unique and inspiring experience for visitors.

The 2023 exhibition will run from September 7 to October 13. The opening hours are from 10am to 6pm, seven days a week. Admission is free.

SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT 2023

SCULPTURE IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS – LITTLE BOY

April 30, 2023 by infomatique

NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT PRESENT

I cannot find any information relating to this sculpture near the main entrance to the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. This sculpture is on permanent display.

Sculpture in Context (Thursday 6th Sept to Friday 13th Oct 2023) is the longest running, most prestigious sculpture exhibition in Ireland. Staged annually in the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin, this unique exhibition showcases the inspiring and extraordinary work of both established and emerging artists throughout the magnificent 50 acres of landscaped gardens located in Glasnevin, just three kilometres from Dublin City Centre.

The opening night is one of the most popular and well attended art launches in Dublin and over the six weeks of the exhibition, in excess of 100,000 people will visit the exhibition.

The 50 acres of landscaped gardens give an unrivalled opportunity to show art beyond the gallery walls and in a natural context, selected artists have the opportunity to exhibit their work in this wonderful location.