Stencilize Festival Seating and Art Installation for Forestfest Music Festival

I was approached by the Portarlington Art collective, PortArt to be part of their creative Village in a brand new music called Forestfest 2022. The brief was short and sweet. Create a fun installation area where peole can come to relax. 

I had been considering creating larger pieces since my installation work for Kildare Village. this was the perfect opportunity to bring my ideas to life. I wanted to make the installation as interactive as possible, I love the idea of art that can be touched, played with, become part of its surroundings and bring joy and wonder for all ages.

I felt my geometric Irish animal and bird designs could translate really well with some adjustments. The designs would have to both work with its surroundings and stand out from their surroundings.

 A festival is a visually busy space so i decided to go for bold, bright and fun colours. The geometric detail would be added by hand once the overall shape and color was finished.

           

Once cut, filled, sanded and primed I got to my favourite part.. spray-painting.  The animals really come to life with some colour. Once sprayed, the geometric details were next.

  

I hadn't hand lined animal on this scale before, after a shaky few lines I got back into my stride, cool calming music and steady breath.  Lovely long lines to define the geometric animal and bird shapes, giving a sense of depth and a sprinkling of character.    

 Next to create the pallet seating. I love the idea of using discarded items and giving them a new lease of life. Pallets were a perfect, designed to be sturdy, take weight and basically take a beating. All sanded and sprayed to match their enthroned animals. The plan was coming together.

 I am always open to new and exciting projects and commissions. 

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