Temple of the Waves (2004)

Temple of the Waves

Client: Kerry County Council

Location: Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry.

Materials: Stone, cobbles, axles, resin, bronze, stainless steel.

Brief: Open

Description:

Referencing a local legend this work is designed not to interrupt the sea view, but creates an interactive environment for young and old.
Each of the 15 stones can be rotated and each has a different ‘wave length’ line embedded in its circumference.
In plan the womb-like horse shoe shape contains a ‘wave seed’ form and many crosses of stainless steel set into cobbles.
The white and yellow cobbles may suggest waves breaking on a beach.

Temple of the Waves
Temple of the Waves
Temple of the Waves