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THE
MILLENIUM WATER FEATURE
The
water feature, which is now a recognized landmark in the
village of O’Briens Bridge, was created by the artists
of Celtic Roots on behalf of O’Briens Bridge Development
association. The sculpture is created from bog yew. Bog
yew was an old tree that grew in the forests of Ireland
over 4800 years ago. The number of yew trees that grew
around Ireland was particularly rare. It deposited under
the bog before it formed as a result of the last ice age.
O’Briens Bridge is a perfect location to bring the
sound of flowing water right into the village and a central
location accessible to all the locals and people passing
by. The large yew tree stands proudly in its specially
designed water pond, which is in keeping with the overall
use of natural materials used in the pathways and the
landscape. At various intervals along the length of the
yew sculpture the water gushes forth adding drama and
movement to the piece. The water is lit from the base
of the sculpture and it transforms the area and the piece
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Celtic
Roots from concept to drawings commissioned the sculpture
and the ancient tree stands firmly in its water pond, in
remembrance to the ancient forest that had existed upstream.
The tree took several months to dry and be carved and then
designed to take the water internally and to stand structurally
sound in its open location. A tall proud heron stands on
a branch looking out over the water and the passing river
as if pondering the landscape in a quiet, intuitive way.
The Celtic Studios have completed commissions on behalf
of some of Ireland’s top companies, bodies and government
departments. The work of artists of the Celtic Roots Studios
is now owned by heads of State around the world including
President Bill Clinton and presidents and Prime ministers
of European countries. |
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