Students “bring a powerful and unique voice to Limerick’s cultural landscape”, says Mayor Moran

MAYOR of Limerick, John Moran has announced the acquisition of three artworks from students graduating from Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD).

The pieces were acquired under the Mayor of Limerick Art Acquisition Fund as a part of the More for Limerick initiative.

Speaking on the acquisition, Mayor of Limerick, John Moran said  “Under the More for Limerick programme this initiative, supported through a €20,000 allocation from my annual budget, supports the purchase of artworks of artists associated with Limerick and reflects our deep commitment to nurturing creativity and supporting emerging artists at a pivotal moment in their careers.”

“I was delighted to be able to review the works on display at LSAD this week in the company of Naomi O’Nolan, former Head of Collections and Exhibitions at Limerick Hunt Museum, who guided me in the selection of these three pieces out of a body of amazing works by LSAD students.”

All the works will be displayed at the LSAD Graduate show, open daily to the public from May 31 to June 8, between 10am and 5pm.

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Mayor Moran encourages members of the public to attend the exhibition and “explore the creativity of these emerging talents.

“I am delighted to support these three graduating students from LSAD — each of whom brings a powerful and unique voice to Limerick’s cultural landscape.”

Eve Murray, with her painting “52 Days at the Wall”, offers a profound meditation on the ecological and cultural significance of Irish boglands. Her innovative technique—burying her canvas in bogland to allow the natural elements to shape the work—creates a deeply immersive and sensory experience that speaks to the fragile beauty of our environment. 

David Harte, through his sculpture “The Curse of Cassandra”, transforms industrial materials into delicate forms that explore the intersection of mythology and science. His work invites us to consider the invisible forces—resonance, memory, and energy—that shape both our physical world and our collective imagination. 

Charlie Yris, in their ceramic installation “Don’t Let Me Fall Apart”, confronts the urgent issue of the housing crisis. By giving voice to Limerick’s abandoned homes, they draw attention to the human stories behind the statistics and challenge us to reimagine these spaces with empathy and purpose. 

This was the second purchase of local art under this scheme. 

Mayor Moran highlighted the importance of a scheme such as this, and the role it plays; “by supporting emerging artists at the beginning of their professional journeys, we are celebrating their talent and affirming the vital role that art plays in shaping our identity, our conversations, and our shared future.”