THE APPRENTICE BOWL IS A LARGE MURAL BY JAMES EARLY
THE APPRENTICE BOWL IS A LARGE MURAL BY JAMES EARLY [NEW STREET - PHOTOGRAPHED 2018]
This large-scale mural, titled "Apprentice Bowl", was created by the Dublin-based artist James Earley for a past Waterford Walls festival. Located on a gable end on New Street, this piece was a celebration of Waterford's rich history of crystal glass craftsmanship.
The artwork featured a central human form surrounded by intricate repeat patterns sourced from the Waterford Crystal archives, alongside vibrant depictions of molten glass globules. Although the mural was photographed in 2018, it has since been painted over, which is a common occurrence in the dynamic world of street art.
About the Artist
James Earley is a prominent urban artist who has been active since 1996. His unique style is deeply influenced by his family's heritage; they ran a renowned stained-glass business, Earley & Company, in Dublin for over a century.
His work masterfully blends the graphic aesthetic of graffiti art with the precision and composition of stained glass. Earley utilises both digital tools and traditional handmade techniques to explore powerful themes such as societal imbalances, power, and religion. He has created numerous significant murals across Ireland and internationally, with his contributions to festivals like Waterford Walls being highly regarded.
This large-scale mural, titled "Apprentice Bowl", was created by the Dublin-based artist James Earley for a past Waterford Walls festival. Located on a gable end on New Street, this piece was a celebration of Waterford's rich history of crystal glass craftsmanship.
The artwork featured a central human form surrounded by intricate repeat patterns sourced from the Waterford Crystal archives, alongside vibrant depictions of molten glass globules. Although the mural was photographed in 2018, it has since been painted over, which is a common occurrence in the dynamic world of street art.
About the Artist
James Earley is a prominent urban artist who has been active since 1996. His unique style is deeply influenced by his family's heritage; they ran a renowned stained-glass business, Earley & Company, in Dublin for over a century.
His work masterfully blends the graphic aesthetic of graffiti art with the precision and composition of stained glass. Earley utilises both digital tools and traditional handmade techniques to explore powerful themes such as societal imbalances, power, and religion. He has created numerous significant murals across Ireland and internationally, with his contributions to festivals like Waterford Walls being highly regarded.
