METAL SPIDER'S WEB

On the Western Way side of 53 Mountjoy Street, a striking metal spider's web, a work of art by Kathleen O'Brien, adorns the wall. For many, including myself, the structure was initially mistaken for remnants of an old advertising hoarding. However, it is, in fact, a commissioned piece of public art. According to Wikipedia, this iron representation of a spider's web was commissioned by Dr Austin O'Carroll, whose general practitioner (GP) practice was formerly located within the building. This detail adds significant context to the artwork, transforming it from a mere metal structure into a piece with a personal and community connection.