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The Table

In The Table, artist Ned Jackson Smyth uses stone, bronze and earth to create an installation that invites contemplation and interaction. This large-scale public artwork in Mayo draws inspiration from the area’s deep-rooted history and landscape.

Knock, Knock

Knock, Knock is a striking exploration of community, identity, and change within a small but significant area of Galway City. Commissioned under the Per Cent for Art Scheme, the project documents a single street and its residents, creating a powerful visual record of continuity and transformation.

A Very Grand Canal

A Very Grand Canal is a multi-layered public art project commissioned by Offaly County Council under the Per Cent for Art Scheme. Bringing together artists from different disciplines, the project reimagines the Grand Canal as both a cultural landmark and a source of creative inspiration.

Schoolwork

Schoolwork is a series of 20 paintings by realist painter Blaise Smith, commissioned under the Per Cent for Arts Scheme by Presentation College, Carlow. Smith spent an entire academic year as artist-in-residence to capture the spirit of the school in real time.
Students walk along a path next to a geometric piece of art in painted metal

Core Principles 1–4

Core Principles 1–4 is a dynamic sculpture that symbolises a Midleton school’s core values of equality, diversity, child-centered education, and democracy. Created by Maree Hensey and Mark Ryan, the piece is made of painted steel with fret-cut designs and bronze castings.