Hologram
Four concrete structures ‘ an enclosed standing
stone like installation’ The walls facing inwards are
comprised of black and white mosaic tiling of photographic
images which hold important contemporary cultural, social and
personal significance for the townspeople of donegal, either
collectively and/or individually.
A Hologram is set in the centre of the enclosure. A hologram is a
two dimensional image that appears three dimensional. It is like a
photograph taken with laser light. To the naked eye the image
projects itself, so as it appears more real.
Holography is not a very common art form. As public art it
functions well due to its novelty quality. The image recorded is
that of a person trying to escape from under the manhole. It refers
to the discovery of the archaeological sites while digging for the
by-pass. Holograms are usually best viewed in darkness with one
light source. This one is only lit by the sun naturally. The effect
is ghostly, transparent and ethereal – a modern day version of New
Grange – although it can be seen with a flash lamp on a dark
evening!
The artist buried a time capsule underneath the Hologram and the
contents were collected from local school children - the present
day settlers of 2000AD with the intention of evoking echoes of the
earliest Neolithic inhabitants of the area - much evidence of their
existence and vibrant lifestyles were recovered in the original
excavation of the By-Pass.
Coming from the South, this piece is located on the right hand side
of the road, at the top of the amenity area, just before the
Donegal Town By-Pass at the Public Service Building
Roundabout.
THE CACHE:
The cache is a tablock container with a geocaching label on the
outside. Inside there the usual assortment of small trade items and
a FTF prize
Also the area can get busy at times so please take care and
avoid muggle detection
There is a paved walkway to the artwork but the actual cache
site would be unaccessible by wheel chair.
Visit the Geocaching Ireland discussion
forum HERE