Nuala with the Hula
Thanksgiving Sculpture ~ Stainless Steel & Bronze
Sculptor ~ Andy Scott
Sculptor Andy Scott graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1987. He is a figurative sculptor who works in steel and bronze, combining traditional figurative symbolism with contemporary fabrication techniques.
This sculpture measures 19.5 metres & is made of stainless steel and cast bronze. It celebrates the spirit of thanksgiving and regeneration. The female figure holds a ring of thanksgiving and the globe at her feet refers to universal peace and harmony, it has marked on its surface the cities where the people and industries of Belfast migrated and exported to.
As with other public works of art in Ireland the sculpture has been given several nicknames. These include the Beacon of Hope, the Nuala with the Hula, the Bell on the Ball and the Thing with the Ring.
kenju said,
November 27, 2011 at 12:50 pm
I like it, but somehow the flying pony tail looks out of place.
Grannymar said,
November 27, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Judy - Not our style, but the ’sticky-out’ hairstyles seem to be fashionable these days.
Mayo said,
November 27, 2011 at 1:53 pm
That’s a super sculpture.
Mike G. said,
November 27, 2011 at 2:04 pm
I like it. Thanks for sharing.
Rummuser said,
November 27, 2011 at 2:12 pm
That is breathtaking.
Grannymar said,
November 27, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Mayo, Mike and Ramana - There are plenty more sculptures to feature… I just need the time to go and photograph them.
wisewebwoman said,
November 28, 2011 at 1:25 am
I love the movement in this one, captured so well.
XO
WWW
The Laughing Housewife said,
November 28, 2011 at 10:59 am
What a fabulous sculpture!
Grannymar said,
November 28, 2011 at 11:51 am
WWW - I pass this sculpture quite often in my car, but happened to be close at hand and on foot the day. Thankfully I was able to use the lamp standard to good effect.
LH - Welcome to my blog, This lady has grown on me over the past few years. Plenty more to capture when I manage to fine the time to talke my camera for a walk.
Nick said,
November 28, 2011 at 5:38 pm
I love that sculpture. There’s something so exuberant and glorious about it.
Grannymar said,
November 28, 2011 at 9:18 pm
Nick - It may be very tall, but it is still light and airy!
speccy said,
November 29, 2011 at 8:43 am
More of the story behind the angel here- I hadn’t even known her name until last week
http://flowersonmytable.blogspot.com/2011/11/angel-of-thanksgiving.html
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November 29, 2011 at 9:58 am
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Grannymar said,
November 29, 2011 at 10:01 am
speccy - Thank you. You have inspired me to write http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2011/11/29/nuala-with-the-hula-continued/” rel=”nofollow”>a second post on Nuala.