Check out our latest compilation of artwork & installations now at SOLAS
Over the past 18 months we have worked with local artists & crafts people to introduce lots of inspiring works and designs
1. TOURIST MAP
Local tourist maps of Portarlington, Laois and surrounds in our revamped food court
40ft in length
Showcasing over 25 different tourist sites
Designed by: Adam Warren @adwart
Lazer cut metal work by: C&G Engineering Naas
Check out our latest compilation of artwork & installations now at SOLAS
Over the past 18 months we have worked with local artists & crafts people to introduce lots of inspiring works and designs
1. TOURIST MAP
Local tourist maps of Portarlington, Laois and surrounds in our revamped food court
40ft in length
Showcasing over 25 different tourist sites
Designed by: Adam Warren @adwart
Lazer cut metal work by: C&G Engineering Naas
Interesting facts:
A subtle touch in this design, that makes all the difference, is the fact that all the bits (petals, leaves etc) align with its corrugated steel background. That was also what made the making of it very tricky.
As a result, we have the mural looking like two different pieces of art – one, when the sun hits it throughout the morning, creating hard shading that reveals the texture of the corrugated steel; and another one after it goes into shade in the afternoon, when the objects themselves stand out (see images attached).
Very interesting was the fact that, throughout the making of it, when the flowers were already up on the wall and spring was just around the corner, we witnessed a good few times a bumble bee going along the whole mural, visiting flower after flower, from one side to the other, and then leaving. That was really incredible, especially because it happened again and again.
3. 9 Flags
Designed in house at SOLAS
These colourful festival flags measure 4m in height
Hand made in Co Cork by : Tara Marshall /
9 flags at Solas Eco garden centre
Each representing various environmental ideals.
Sun: solar energy. Farm land: local produce. Wind: Wind energy. Trees: Carbon storage. Wildflowers: Native plants. Honeycomb: Protect our Bees. Ladybird: Natural Predators. Butterflies: Biodiversity. Water: Protect our seas/ reduce plastic waste
One to follow: Nuclear Energy!
4. Welcome Container
Designed by Adam Warren
One of several art pieces by Adam & Darren at Solas
The entrance container spans 40ft in length
The art piece brings together many elements of our garden centre & town
Our now famous Chickens
Our tower Logo
Plants, flower & insects
And a bridge representing Portarlington
