Art Trail 3
Maysfield | Cromac Springs | The Gasworks | Haulers Way | Ormeau Bridge | Govenor's Bridge
Location: Mays Meadow, Laganbank Road Title: Greenland 1983 (purchased by Arts Council of Northern Ireland in 1991, relocated by Laganside 2003) Artist: Bob SloanMaterial: 2m x 4m x 4m Welded Steel Funding: Purchased by Arts Council of Northern Ireland, on long term loan to Laganside.
This piece was produced as part of a two week Art and Industry Workshop, organised by Arklow Engineering in Co. Wicklow. At the time of making ‘Greenland’ Bob Sloan was not aware of his source but later realised his inspiration came from a very large Chestnut tree beside his studio.
Location: Cromac Springs, Maysfield Title: Weights 2000 Artist: Mike Hogg and the Markets Development Association Material: Stainless Steel/Ceramic Tiles Funding: Laganside, Sustrans
Three stainless steel weights on a bed of tiles, which include reflective text. The piece was designed and made by Mike Hogg in consultation with the Markets Development Association to recall a time when the markets contributed greatly to Belfast’s economy.
Location: Cromac Springs Title: Millennium Milepost 2000 Artist: David DudgeonMaterial: Cast Iron Funding: Sustrans, Laganside, Millennium Commission.
The Irish design depicts the many winding roads in Ireland with the imprint of cycle tyres along the lanes. The Milepost Series have been designed to be both visually stimulating and give basic NCN route information.
Location: Ravenhill Reach (can be viewed from the west bank of the River Lagan) Title: Porthole 2000 Artist: Jo-Anne Hatty and the Bridge Community Youth Group Material: Galvanised Steel, Bronze Funding: Laganside, Sustrans.
Completed to mark the launch of the National Cycle Network, Millennium Routes, the piece comprises two large curved blue steel elements with portholes, referring to Belfast shipbuilding. The bronze disc set at the centre of the piece was designed in conjunction with the Bridge Community Youth Group on the Ravenhill Road.
Location: Gasworks Link Title: Bottle Top 2000 Artist: Mike Hogg and Mornington Enterprises NI Ltd. Material: Cast Aluminium. Funding: Laganside, Sustrans.
Artist Mike Hogg worked with Mornington Enterprises to create this artwork. The artwork is based on the historic theme of glass/bottling works. It represents an historic bottle top.
Location: The Gasworks Title: Bronze Disc 1998 Artist: Mike HoggMaterial: Bronze Funding: Belfast City Council, Laganside.
The bronze disc contains an historic map of the Gasworks site showing Cromac Wood, which predates the Gasworks. The disc was commissioned as part of the development of infrastructure on the Gasworks site.
Location: The Gasworks Title: Carved Brick Piers and ceramic details 1997 Artist: Eleanor WheelerMaterial: Sculpted Brick Funding: Belfast City Council, Laganside, ERDF.
The sculpted brickwork depicts images of the wildlife, which once roamed Cromac Wood the location of what is now the Gasworks.
Location: The Gasworks Title: Gasworks Railings 1998 Artist: ‘designs matter’ Susan Crowther & Willis Engineering Ltd. Material: Mild and Galvanised Steel Funding: Belfast City Council, Laganside, ERDF.
The railings wave around the site entrance inviting people to walk to the river.
Location: The Gasworks Title: Stone Columns 1995 Artist: Claire SampsonMaterial: Sandstone Funding: Belfast City Council, Laganside, ERDF.
The columns represent Belfast past and future. The past column depicts the old industries of linen manufacture, shipbuilding and ropemaking and the future column displays the new technologies of computers, transportation and communication.
Location: St John Vianney Youth Club, River Terrace. Title: The Millennium Garden 2000 Artist: Alan Dawson Associates / Clare McComish Ceramics and St. John Vianney Youth Group Material: Railings & Mosaic Funding: Laganside, Sustrans.
This work was carried out in conjunction with St John Vianney Youth Club and comprises unique railings and a mosaic panel in the centre of the garden area. The ornamental gates depict two mirroring swans and are located beside the pathway at St. John Vianney. The mosaic panel of the Children of Lir was designed and constructed with the aid of the youth from the community centre.
Location: Haulers Way, Ormeau Bridge Title: Haulers Way 1999 Artist: Susan F Hunter in conjunction with Lower Ormeau Road Action Group and VSB ‘Wheelworks’, Belfast. Material: Galvanised Steel/Mosaic Funding: Laganside, Sustrans.
This mosaic depicts past and present uses of the river Lagan within a fish shaped design and was created in conjunction with Lower Ormeau Road Action Group and VSB ‘Wheelworks’ in the Spring of 1999.
Location: Governor’s Bridge Title: Travelling Landscape 2000 Artist: Aisling O’BeirnMaterial: Concrete Tiles Funding: DRD Roads Service, Sustrans.
A series of 18 concrete tiles set in the walls of the underpass. The tiles refer to modes of transport along the river corridor.
Location: Governor’s Bridge Title: Homage to the Lagan 2000 Artist: Ned Jackson SmythMaterial: Aluminium Funding: Laganside, Sustrans.
An aluminium hull-like seat feature, the form of which echoes the shape of a ship as well as more organic shell-like forms. The artwork also serves as a public seat adjacent to the riverside pathway beside the pontoon at Governor’s Bridge.
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