2007
Plamen Bontchev
In an artwork called A Stolen Euro is a Stolen Life Bontchev investigated the nature of the Irisheconomy by opening up a retail premises and giving away magic seeds which he promised would
bloom into money trees.
Morten Steen Hebsgaard
In a sculpture entitled Bench/Bench the artist found an overlooked area of Askeatonwith a rarely used picnic table and mirrored the shape of the table upon itself.
Taner Tumkaya
CONE “common sense is not common,” a 10 metre high sculpture, was placed beside the River Deel.
When the artist was asked why it was yellow, he quickly replied ‘Van Gogh!’
Holly O’Brien
A shed was constructed from various materials found around Askeaton. Then, many people donatedobjects from their backgarden sheds. A final installation featured the display of all donated objects and
an accompanying soundpiece. At the end of the residency the structure was dismantled and everything
returned to its original location.
Karl Orton
In From Hollywood to Askeaton (literally), the artist delved into the psyche of the local teenagers, producing photographs, sculptures and videoworks that reflected the relationship between a small rural Irish town and cultural influences from Los Angeles.
Mark McGreevy
A wall drawing containing abstract and figurative compositions located at Askeaton Civic Trust.
