JAMES HAYES
: PERCENT FOR ART COMMISSION : NEWCASTLE WEST : 2009
"TENDRIL"
Department of Revenue Decentralised Offices
Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, 2009
10 panels, various dimensions, laser cut stainless steel, mounted
on security fencing at entrance of building and parking area.
Taking the architectural forms of the street for inspiration, this
artwork begins as a series of doorway & window forms. These forms
repeat the pattern of the nearby cottages. Taking this theme further,
an image was developed, initially inspired by the draping pattern
of lace curtains. This image however flows into an organic growth,
a curling pattern which is self-similar but non-repeating, a swirling
form in contrast with the linear structure of the fencing and the
architecture of the new building. This brings natural forms into the
modern structure, which is complimented by the green areas in the
central court beyond.
The image is constructed from individual components of laser cut
stainless steel, securely attached to the fencing. The image is
designed such that it is visible to visitors approaching the building
as well as from the courtyard. As the fencing (& therefore the
artwork) is overhung by the building, it will for the most part
remain in shadow. It is large & dramatic, with the brushed stainless
steel reflecting light from across the street as well as providing
a silhouetted image through which the brighter courtyard will be
visible.
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