Sculptors Elizabeth O'Kane and Seamus Gill are among the artists exhibiting this autumn in the Sculpture in Context exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
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| Elizabeth O'Kane with her bronze deer on open night |
Elizabeth is exhibiting her bronze Giant Irish Deer and Seamus is showing three beautiful Orchids made of sheet bronze and silver.
The show runs from 5th September to 18th October 2013.
Sculpture in Context 2013 returns once again to the National Botanic Gardens, showcasing the work of Irish and international artists, it is the largest and most prestigious outdoor sculpture exhibition in Ireland. Visitors can explore this 50 acre botanical paradise and discover sculptures in the most unexpected places throughout the garden. This quiet oasis is just 3.5 km from the centre of Dublin City and provides a wonderful venue for the artists to create work in response to specific surroundings. This year over 150 sculptures are displayed in the gardens, ponds, Great Palm House, and Curvilinear Range of glasshouses; smaller pieces are exhibited in the gallery above the visitors’ centre.
Sculpture in Context offers an unparalleled opportunity to view Ireland’s well established and most promising artists.
The National Botanic Gardens are located 3 Kilometres North of Dublin city centre, 10 minutes by bus from O’Connell Street (Nos. 4, 9 and 83)
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6pm
Admission Free
