AN ARTISTIC project is certain to catch the eye in the city centre after it was unveiled last week.
‘The Marlborough Street Mural’, an artistic project led by visual artist Alan Mongey with the help of a group of local students, is located at the corner of Marlborough Street and Marlborough Place.
The creative and visually striking mural consists of a series of 44 panels measuring eight feet high and stretching over 150 feet in total.
Based on the theme of
‘Movement in Time’, it depicts the development of Dublin city’s transport network through the centuries in a bold and colourful way, mapping the landscape from when Vikings invaded Dublin right up to contemporary Dublin, complete with the Spire and Luas tram.
In an innovative feature, the mural extends to a height of over 12 feet at points where a round tower, Nelson’s Pillar and the Spire rise above the panels.
Mr Mongey worked with a group of students from the After Schools Education & Support Programme, Crinan Strand, Dublin 1 for the mural’s design and execution.
The project took approximately six weeks to be created. The students involved were; Elle O’Reilly, Casey Nugent, Nicole Nugent, Nathan Barrett and Robert McCann who were commended on their work and participation at a certificate presentation ceremony following the unveiling of the mural.
The initiative was sponsored by Irish Life and Luas Cross City and facilitated by Dublin City Arts Office and Collen.
Tracey Deeks, executive director of Corporate Resources at Irish Life, said they were delighted to sponsor the project.
“We are committed to supporting the local community and helping to enhance the area, particularly at this time during Luas Cross City works,
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“The mural is a bright and vibrant piece of visual art that should capture the imagination of passers-by while also being a welcome addition to Marlborough Street.
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Ray Yeates, Dublin City Arts Officer, added:
“We would like to praise the artistic work of Alan Mongey and the five students involved.
“The outcome is a range of beautiful panels which will stretch along Marlborough Street and Place, appealing to passers-by, city dwellers and commuters, and will also introduce the idea of working together to enhance our community.
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