Sculpture in Context 2013

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.

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

For more information visit:

www.elizabethokane.com
www.seamusgill.com

360 degree, rotaing sculpture photography.

Two of the Tower's finest, Elizabeth O'Kane and Ayelet Lalor, have recently been working in collaboration with commercial photographer, Karl Martini, in having some of their sculptures photographed in rotation.

 

Sylvan, Concrete and Steel, by sculptor Ayelet Lalor

Giant Irish Deer, bronze, by sculptor Elizabeth O'Kane

"I feel this technique is very suited to showcase sculpture because it communicates elements such as texture and gives the pieces a tactile feel. I'm very happy to have had these beautiful sculptures to showcase my photographic process." Karl Martini

For more information visit:

www.karlmartini.com
www.elizabethokane.com
www.ayeletlalor.com

Sculpture Exhibition at the Lyons Estate, Kildare

Sculptor Elizabeth O'Kane will be exhibiting her newest bronze sculpture, Giant Irish Deer, at the Solomon Fine Art Sculpture Exhibition at The Village at Lyons, Kildare. 

 

Giant Irish Deer, Elizabeth O'Kane

"I am delighted to launch my newest sculpture at this wonderful outdoor exhibition.  I think the Irish Elk will be right at home in the magnificent setting of the Lyons Estate."

The exhibition opens on Sunday 12th May at 2pm and continues until Sunday 26th May, opening hours are 11am-6pm, Wednesday through Sunday. All visitors welcome.

For more information on the artist and the exhibition visit these websites:

www.solomonfineart.ie
www.elizabethokane.com
http://www.villageatlyons.com/
Directions to the gallery can be viewed on Google Maps.