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Constructing in Castle Park

Some children in Kilkenny recently visited an exhibition in the Butler Gallery that looked at constructions created by the artist, Tony O'Malley. After looking and discussing his work, they headed to the park to create some constructions of their own ...

Have a closer look at this example of Tony's work ...

 

Using Unusual Objects for Construction

There are several unusual objects in this construction. Can you identify them all? Which ones are man-made objects and which ones are natural objects? Could you construct something from found objects around your house or school?

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Take a Look at the Progression

Here we can see a work in progress. Doesn’t it look like a creative process? I wonder what this young person was thinking as they worked?

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A Sample of One of the Final Pieces

Look at this lovely construction– could it be a musical instrument of some sort? What kind of title would you give this piece of art?  Zoom into it here

Thanks to Jean Tormey of the Butler Gallery, Gemma McGirr and, of course, all the children involved in the Solas workshop for sharing their creativity with us.
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