Rowan Gillespie

There is some minor oxidation at the base of the U-shape around the light socket. Otherwise the work appears in very good original condition. LED lighting is built in so access to electricity would be a good idea for optimum display.
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This sculpture is the artist's personal tribute to Seamus Heaney and was inspired by the poet's words which are engraved on the plinth:

History says, Don't hope
On this side of the grave,
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed-for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up,
And hope and history rhyme.

From 'The Cure at Troy' by Seamus Heaney

The artist would like to thank Marie Heaney and the Heaney family for kindly allowing the use of the quotation and to use "When Hope and History Rhyme" as the title of the present piece.