Even though the realm of public sculpture in Ireland has improved vastly in latter decades it remains true that we do not appreciate our sculptors enough. The summer sculpture show now in full swing on the grounds at Ballymaloe in east Cork showcases the work of 27 Irish sculptors in 45 works. The Richard Scott Sculpture Gallery has orchestrated a show of great diversity both in terms of subject matter and materials used. These vary from stone, bronze and stainless steel to marble and wood. Among the artists involved are Michael Quane, Nuala Early, Jason Ellis, Eileen McDonagh, Adam Pomeroy, Martha Quinn, Mick Wilkins, Sonia Caldwell, Joseph Fogerty and Helen O’Connell. There are free guided tours of with Richard Scott and Hazel Allen every Thursday evening and Friday afternoon. The show uniquely lends itself to social distancing and the exhibition is open from 9 am to 9 pm daily until August 31. Pictured is a bronze by Adam Pomeroy entitled Raven.
