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Art works

Images and descriptions of a selection of the art work commissioned by the Verbal Arts Centre.

Blue Coat Room art

Art works displayed and used in the Blue Coat Room at the Verbal Arts Centre

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Suspended above and on either side of the door into the Blue Coat Room, is the sculpture Word Jugglers by John Behan, RHA.

Word Jugglers by John Behan RHA

Pictured below are one of two lecterns, inspired by Morse keys, and bardic chairs, handmade by Michael Bell.

Michael Bells lectern and bardic chair

Published: 8th November, 2017

Updated: 26th March, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Children's staircase and rear hall art

A selection of art from the children's staircase and rear hall

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On the back stairs, also known as the children's staircase, a selection works by Belfast artist, Rita Duffy, illustrate traditional stories from all over Ireland.

Rita Duffy pieces on traditional stories

Plaque, car              Plaque, screaming figure

                       Plaque, leaping figure                      Plaque, reflection

            

Published: 8th November, 2017

Updated: 5th March, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Entrance hall art

Art works in the entrance hall of the Verbal Arts centre

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The floor of the entrance to the Verbal Arts Centre is an exact representation of a Louis le Brocquy drawing executed in tiles by Dutch ceramicist Ron van der Noll.

This collaborative work between the two artists depicts chariots, which are at the heart of the Ulster cycle of heroic tales.

The reception desk in the background is by furniture maker Knut Klimmek.

The glass sculpture in the recess to the right of the reception desk is by Killian Schurmann and resembles stalactites.

Pictured in close-up below, it houses over 200 original manuscripts by Irish writers which were gifted to the Verbal Arts Centre.

Killian Schurmann sculpture

Published: 8th November, 2017

Updated: 5th March, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Foyer exhibition

Space for exhibitions and art installations in the foyer of the Verbal Arts Centre

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We host exhibitions of art and photography in the foyer of the Verbal Arts Centre.

Previous exhibitions

An exhibition of arpilleras depicting children in conflict zones

Exhibition of arpilleras

Please contact Rose Morrison to inquire about using the foyer exhibition space.

Published: 8th November, 2017

Updated: 26th March, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Library art

Art works used and displayed in the Library

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As well as artefacts representing the building's history as a school, the Library displays commissioned art work and furniture.

Collage of stained glass celebrating Irelands four nobel laureates for literature

In the image above, Ireland's contribution to world literature is celebrated in etched, stained glass panels. They celebrate four Nobel Laureates and twenty-four significant writers from in and around the North West.

Michael Bell made the curvilinear table and chairs which evoke the shape of a long boat and echo sea voyages in Irish legend and mythology.

A painting of the building above the fireplace in the Library by Martin Mooney was commissioned with the help of The Honourable The Irish Society.

Martin Mooney painting of Verbal Arts Centre

A carving scrolled across the top of the library's bookcases reads 'The genius of mankind is the property of the common people' and it is represented in a collage below.

Published: 8th November, 2017

Updated: 26th March, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Mezzanine art

Art works on the mezzanine level of the Verbal Arts Centre

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A commissioned sculpture by Carolyn Mulholland depicts two bronze figures set in a relationship that explores the nature of communication between individuals.

Published: 8th November, 2017

Updated: 5th March, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Outside art

Art works on the external fabric of the Verbal Arts Centre

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The wrought iron gates and railings are by Gerald Pullman.

Wrought iron gates by Gerald Pullman         Wrought iron railings by Gerald Pullman          

Published: 8th November, 2017

Updated: 26th March, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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