Sculpture in the Parklands

• Illustration — System no. 30 by Julian Wild In the wetlands and wildlife wilderness of Lough Boora, inspired by the rich natural and industrial legacy of the boglands, the artists have created a series of large-scale sculptures that are now part of the Parklands' permanent collection. Sculpture in the Parklands began as an international sculpture symposium in 2002 when seven Irish and international artist created works of art over a three-week residency. The success of the symposium led to the formation of Sculpture in the Parklands and eight site-specific sculptures created during the symposium form the nucleus of the project. Currently there are 20 site-specific sculptures in the Parklands.

• Illustration — A Tree in a Sculpture by Naomi Seki Inviting artists to create significant site-specific works of art during the artist in residency programme each year, the mission of Sculpture in the Parklands is to inspire artists to create artworks in response to the unique landscape and industrial heritage of the cut away bogland and to build awareness of the arts within the community through public participation and interaction. In addition to permanent sculpture and time-based work, the project has a commitment to commissioning video artists, composers, choreographers, and performance artists to interpret and document this unique landscape, folklore and industrial history.

• Illustration — Sunrise at Ruaille Buaille by Patrick Dougherty • Illustration — 60 Degrees and Cycles by Caroline Madden • Illustration — Boora Pyramid by Eileen MacDonagh • Illustration — Cycles by Caroline Madden and Boora Convergence by David Kinane • Illustration — Bog Track by Johan Seitzema • Illustration — Boora Stacks by Naomi Seki • Illustration — Passage by Alan Counihan • Illustration — Ruaille Buaille by Patrick Dougherty • Illustration — Raised Line by Maurice McDonagh • Illustration — Sky Train by Mike Bulfin • Illustration — Tippler Bridge by Kevin O'Dwyer