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Dushlan na Sine

Dushlan na Sine – Challenge of the Elements

Title: Dushlan na Sine – Challenge of the Elements
Material: Ceramic surface on marine ply superstructure placed on a concrete plinth
Scale: Four columns standing approx 150mm x 150mm x 800mm each standing on a concrete plinth 800mm x 800mm. The fifth column measures: 200mm x200mm x 1150mm
Location: Lanesboro
Artist: Ed Walshe
Description: Is a suite of five ceramic pyramid columns. The four black pyramids with orange and yellow markings represent the flames that are the ever-present enemy of fire fighters. The slightly larger fifth, predominantly white, pyramid with blue markings represents the power of water and the capacity of water to defeat fire.



Longford County Arts Office, Aras an Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford, Ireland
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