Oliver Plunkett National School  

This is an initial sketch model for the Oliver Plunkett National School Public Commission.

This public commission started in late 2016 and is now coming to its conclusion. The concept shows a girl releasing a bird into the air while running and jumping.. The sculpture itself measures approximately 1800mm in height and will be placed on a granite base of 1000mm high. The image of the child leaping into the air is designed to draw children, especially those in infant classes, towards the work. Its essential spirit should convey an overall sense of energy and inclusiveness and the underlying message is that we can all share feelings of excitement and fun.

The work is designed to sit at the entrance to the school (the exact location will be determined in consultation with the architects).

It will be complemented with the relief of a boy standing on his hands, (please see below) sculpted in Maple and will be framed with Cherry Wood. This will be positioned in the reception lobby of the school.

The bronze Girl with a Bird in her hand  leaping into the Air (in the foundry)

Detail of the cartoon for the bronze girl.

The Cartoon and The Maple Wood Panel in the Studio

The Boy standing on his hands,
Maple to be framed with Cherry Wood
1750 mm x 1000 mm x 80 mm