UNIQUE MEMORIALS TO BE CREATED FROM FLORAL TRIBUTES
Unique memorials to be created from floral tributes
THE many thousands of floral tributes laid as a mark of respect for the bereaved and injured of the Omagh bombing are to be turned into works of 'paper art', as a lasting memorial to those affected by the atrocity .
Members of the public are being asked to become involved in the designs of the art works, and a series of workshops with Portush artist, Carol Kane, are being organised ny the district council.
Mr. Frank Sweeney, head of arts and tourism at the council explained that three large art displays would be created - one each for Omagh, Buncrana and Madrid.
In addition, a further 29 pieces would be made, to be presented the families of the 29 people who lost their lives in the bombing, he said.
The floral tributes have been collected and laid out in two large sheads at the council's Works Depot.
Members of Give Youth Mobility have been assisting in the delicate process of separating the various components needed for the creation of the unique memorials.
The heads of the flowers have been removed for drying, and the many cards and messages of sympathy accompanying the tributes will also be used in the art works.
The soft toys left by the public are being presented to local children's organisations.
Mr. Sweeney said that, once the flowers were dried, they would be mixed with ordinary white pulped paper as the basis for the artwork.
"We want to involve as many local people in the design process as possible, both school children and adults," he said.
"We are working with the artist Carol Kane, who is a specialist in textile art, and propose to hold a series of workshops with her and the general public."
"It will give people the chance to become involved in creative activity in response to the destruction that happened."
Mr. Sweeney went on: "We are interested in hearing from adults who are willing to take part in the workshops, and we will be working with the schools to get the children involved."
"They should be able to give two days at a time to the workshops."
Any one interested can contact the council's arts and tourism department, tel. Omagh 245321.
THE many thousands of floral tributes laid as a mark of respect for the bereaved and injured of the Omagh bombing are to be turned into works of 'paper art', as a lasting memorial to those affected by the atrocity .
Members of the public are being asked to become involved in the designs of the art works, and a series of workshops with Portush artist, Carol Kane, are being organised ny the district council.
Mr. Frank Sweeney, head of arts and tourism at the council explained that three large art displays would be created - one each for Omagh, Buncrana and Madrid.
In addition, a further 29 pieces would be made, to be presented the families of the 29 people who lost their lives in the bombing, he said.
The floral tributes have been collected and laid out in two large sheads at the council's Works Depot.
Members of Give Youth Mobility have been assisting in the delicate process of separating the various components needed for the creation of the unique memorials.
The heads of the flowers have been removed for drying, and the many cards and messages of sympathy accompanying the tributes will also be used in the art works.
The soft toys left by the public are being presented to local children's organisations.
Mr. Sweeney said that, once the flowers were dried, they would be mixed with ordinary white pulped paper as the basis for the artwork.
"We want to involve as many local people in the design process as possible, both school children and adults," he said.
"We are working with the artist Carol Kane, who is a specialist in textile art, and propose to hold a series of workshops with her and the general public."
"It will give people the chance to become involved in creative activity in response to the destruction that happened."
Mr. Sweeney went on: "We are interested in hearing from adults who are willing to take part in the workshops, and we will be working with the schools to get the children involved."
"They should be able to give two days at a time to the workshops."
Any one interested can contact the council's arts and tourism department, tel. Omagh 245321.
Further Information
Publisher: TYRONE CONSTITUTION
Ref: TC/1210
Published Date: 17-Sep-98
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