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.