WIND SCULPTURE BY EAMONN O’DOHERTY
WIND SCULPTURE BY EAMONN O’DOHERTY [CLONTARF PROMENADE WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 2025]
This striking wind sculpture by Éamonn O'Doherty dominates the promenade in Clontarf, Dublin. Its kinetic energy and ever-changing form make it a fascinating subject to photograph.
I captured this image using a Sony FX30 camera and a Voigtlander 15mm lens. The FX30 is primarily a video camera and lacks a mechanical shutter. While I generally like the still images it produces, capturing a sharp photo of a moving object like this sculpture can be challenging.
Éamonn O'Doherty (1939 – 4 August 2011) was a renowned Irish artist, celebrated for his sculptures, paintings, prints, and photography. He also lectured and had a deep involvement in the Irish arts scene. Born in Derry, O'Doherty made his mark with numerous public sculptures throughout Ireland, including the iconic Quincentennial Sculpture in Galway's Eyre Square and the Anna Livia monument, relocated to the Croppies' Acre Memorial Park in Dublin in 2011.
O'Doherty's artistic talents extended beyond sculpture. He won awards for his paintings, with his work featured in prestigious exhibitions like the Irish Exhibition of Living Art. His photography, showcasing his keen eye for capturing Irish culture, has been exhibited internationally, notably in a touring exhibition across the United States drawn from the collection of the Irish Traditional Music Archive.
Interestingly, O'Doherty also had a passion for music. In the summer of 1966, he became the first manager of the influential folk band Sweeney's Men. He even designed their logo, painting it on their van from a drawing by band member Johnny Moynihan. According to musician Andy Irvine, O'Doherty was a skilled flute player and the two toured together in Denmark in early 1966.
This striking wind sculpture by Éamonn O'Doherty dominates the promenade in Clontarf, Dublin. Its kinetic energy and ever-changing form make it a fascinating subject to photograph.
I captured this image using a Sony FX30 camera and a Voigtlander 15mm lens. The FX30 is primarily a video camera and lacks a mechanical shutter. While I generally like the still images it produces, capturing a sharp photo of a moving object like this sculpture can be challenging.
Éamonn O'Doherty (1939 – 4 August 2011) was a renowned Irish artist, celebrated for his sculptures, paintings, prints, and photography. He also lectured and had a deep involvement in the Irish arts scene. Born in Derry, O'Doherty made his mark with numerous public sculptures throughout Ireland, including the iconic Quincentennial Sculpture in Galway's Eyre Square and the Anna Livia monument, relocated to the Croppies' Acre Memorial Park in Dublin in 2011.
O'Doherty's artistic talents extended beyond sculpture. He won awards for his paintings, with his work featured in prestigious exhibitions like the Irish Exhibition of Living Art. His photography, showcasing his keen eye for capturing Irish culture, has been exhibited internationally, notably in a touring exhibition across the United States drawn from the collection of the Irish Traditional Music Archive.
Interestingly, O'Doherty also had a passion for music. In the summer of 1966, he became the first manager of the influential folk band Sweeney's Men. He even designed their logo, painting it on their van from a drawing by band member Johnny Moynihan. According to musician Andy Irvine, O'Doherty was a skilled flute player and the two toured together in Denmark in early 1966.
WIND SCULPTURE BY EAMONN O’DOHERTY