The “Cherries” are located on the east side of Enniscorthy at Cluain Charman (Cherryorchard Phsae II) but, it is also signed Gort na Greine. Take road to Jamestown from the town centre (Ross Road/Carley’s Bridge Road) and turn right at the first roundabout. You’ll see the “Cherries” on your right as you head into the [...]
Archive for July, 2010
Directions
Posted in Uncategorized on July 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Installed
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Enniscorthy, Kilkenny limestone, public art, sculpture on July 6, 2010 | 7 Comments »
While I was away on a well deserved holiday Tim (of Boro Landscapes) and his lads (Aiden, Rory, Thomas, Paul and James) planted the cherry trees, spread the grit and topsoiled and seeded around the sculpture. So, now its completed and installed, the young and the odd cat of the area have taken an interest [...]
The Move and Installation (17th June 2010)
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Enniscorthy Co. Wexford, Martin Lyttle, public art, sculpture on July 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
On Thursday 17th June 2010, the cherries were loaded onto a lorry and transported to their final destination, Cherry Orchard housing scheme in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Loading of the Cherries Arrival at Cherry Orchard, Enniscorthy Unloading Prepared site Placing Cherries In place, but final landscaping to be done. Thanks to Pat Rooney of Carlow Precast [...]
Details
Posted in Uncategorized on July 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Finished!!!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 5, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Sanding and Helpers
Posted in Uncategorized on July 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Start of the sanding stage showing a contrast in the dark sanded areas and the unsanded areas. The initial sanding was done by machine but most of it was done by hand. I had help from a number of people with the sanding process which I am very grateful for. So, I want to say [...]
The Stalk (7th-8th June)
Posted in Uncategorized on July 4, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Carving the stalk for the single cherry from a separate stone. Bolts/dowels inserted into stalk to attach it to the main cherry A heath-robinson set up to lift and support stone stalk and keep the join tight while the stone glue is setting. Dog posing!! Moment of truth, supports removed and glue set and it [...]
Cherryorchard2 is a blog set up by Martin Lyttle (a stone sculptor) to document the commissioning process for a “per cent for art scheme”. The scheme is Cherryorchard Housing Scheme, Phase II, in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
The blog follows the process for submission of the proposal, including developing an idea for a piece of scuplture, basic reseach, fleshing out, making maquettes etc, etc….it will be all there on the posts.
Thanks to Wexford County Council Arts Office and in particular Sinead Redmond for all her help.
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