Installations from three artists have been placed at locations along the Great Western Greenway.
The international art project 'Changing Tracks' has opened on the former railway lines of the Great Western Greenway in Mayo. The old railway lines now function as walking and cycling routes.
Changing Tracks is an EU-funded project showcasing outdoor installations on the Mayo Greenway over the summer months.
The project includes the work of three artists who hope to attract new viewers of contemporary art to the greenway.
Catalan artist and architect Xevi Bayona has created a large scale temporary art installation 'Smoke Train' invoking memories of the steam trains that used to pass over the viaduct.
Manchester artist Noah Rose sculpted outdoor cabinets using materials that were part of people's livelihoods and transported on trains. Titled 'Museum of Interconnected Events', it explores themes of migration and exile, and language and cultural identity.
Cork artist Aideen Barry's 'Strange Terrain' chose the water tower beside the old Mulranny railway line to house her video installations. She describes them as,
Very ridiculous slapstick animations.
Gaynor Seville, Public Art Officer at Mayo County Council, says the three artists offer very differing interpretations and outcomes. The project hopes to attract new audiences to view contemporary art in novel environments.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 12 July 2014. The reporter is Teresa Mannion.
