Video Guide for Springhill Art - Belfast

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Street art on the side of a house, in a park and on walls. These colourful works of art were mainly inspired by children of the Springhill and executed by artists Mark Anthony Grimley and Gerard Kelly. The Tir na nOg Park is the central theme here with its own Celtic exhibits because it encourages children to hope for a better future.

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Springhill Art Travel Video - Audio Transcript

Springhill Art

Right in the middle of Springhill estate are several street art exhibitions, colourful, bright and with a clear aim about where the future is heading for this community.

            This first one called the Celtic Cross was designed and made by Springhill Youth working with artist Michael Baker. It’s on the side of a house but the occupants are very welcoming and don’t mind people taking photos or even stopping for a friendly chat.

            Themes expressed on it include sport, culture and nature.

            Next to it is the Tir na nOg Park meaning Land of the Youth. It’s also home to more art works. In the middle of the green is this Seat of Dreams by artist Mark Anthony Grimley. His inspiration for this originates from the Farset River Gods whose faces have been engraved on either side of the seat. Sitting on it may indeed draw further inspiration with the views offered by Black Mountain.

            At the main entrance gate is this now almost worn away Celtic design. In fact, there are similar colourful works of art around the park all highlighting the main theme which is youth.

            At the end of Springhill Avenue are the last pieces of art in the form of murals. This first one, under the eye of the police barracks just seen above the wall, is a plain design. The large one adjacent to it is one of the most vibrant and beautiful ones in this part of Belfast.

            Entitled Our Culture is Alive, this mural was a collaboration between the artist Gerard Kelly and the children from the area. It’s based on Irish culture, history and mythology and celebrates above all the past, present and future of Ireland and its people.

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