HEART Project, Moville Benches
by Michael Disley
The artist has produced a total of 15 stone benches for Moville Green all sited on the sea front. A number of the benches have local input as these were carved by the local community who took part in a number of workshops and local historical and cultural research group sessions. The theme for the benches is mainly inspired by the local flora and fauna of the area and the history and culture of the town of Moville. The artist has produced a total of 15 stone benches for Moville Green all sited on the sea front. A number of the benches have local input as these were carved by the local community who took part in stone-carving workshops led by the artist. The theme for the benches is mainly inspired by the local flora and fauna of the area and the history and culture of the town of Moville. Two very distinct types of benches are provided. The workshop benches are Limestone cubes which are topped with granite. The larger benches are constructed of grit stone and topped with granite.
The provision of benches at Moville Green will provide people with the opportunity to sit and admire the beautiful views of the harbour and surrounding areas.
HEART Project, Moville Benches, 2008
Commissioned under the HEART project and supported by Donegal County Council Public Art Program under the Per Cent for Art Scheme. Modelled in clay over a steel armature, silicone rubber and fibreglass moulds were made of the forms. Wax versions were made using the moulds. The wax patterns were dipped in silica slurry over a few weeks to build up a thick ceramic shell. When ready the wax was burned out of the ceramic shells. Molten bronze was poured into the ceramic shells. The bronze sections were cleaned and welded together to form complete sculptures. The benches are located at the Moville Green, at the Seafront close to the Pier, Co. Donegal.
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