a child's garden
The project was developed following a request from Newry
and Mourne district council. The horticultural team wanted to create a
garden that involved local children in its design and creation. The
waste site in Newry was developed and transformed into a welcoming,
immersive environment containing a meandering river-like word path, an
array of plants, site-specific sculptures and children’s original
artwork. A space to play and rest, the garden is a capsule for reverie
that is worlds away from the nearby busy urban stream. The overall
success of the project reinforces the significance of the role that art
can play in the vitality and development of a place, and the positive
impact that can have on the wider community. The eco art park will
become a permanent exhibition space and will also host a range of
original performances as well as being a garden site for the
city’s children and families to enjoy all year round.
