Impressive murals unveiled in the grounds of a Waterford hospital this week
Two impressive mural pieces in the grounds of a Waterford hospital have been unveiled this week.
In recent months, local users of the mental health services (under guidance of the service’s Rehabilitation and Recovery team members) have been working with Dublin based illustrator and mural artist Juliette Viodé. Together, they have produced two colourful pieces on walls at the Grangemore residential facility, which is located on the grounds of St. Otteran’s Hospital in Waterford.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Darran Flynn (Clinical Director, Waterford/Wexford Mental Health Services) said:
“For us in the HSE, this is a very exciting co-production project between the clients in Grangemore, Waterford Walls and artist Juliette Viodé.”
“Those of us working in the mental health services in the South East have been very impressed by what emanates from the annual Waterford Walls Festival each August. In addition to an obvious and beautifully vibrant stamp on various locations around Waterford, we were also aware of the project’s artistic exchanges and collaborations focused on connecting diverse people and communities.”
Juliette Viodé mural works in Waterford include those on the gable end of Lisduggan library and another on Stephen St.. Her clients and collaborators have included Dublin City Council, RTE Trinity College Dublin, major festivals like Waterford Walls and Upfest and international street art superstar Zabou.
In 2022, over 30 national and international artists created large scale mural artworks around Waterford City and the surrounding areas as part of the Waterford Walls Festival, which consisted of 10 days of live art, music, workshops, guided tours and much more.
The 9th annual staging of Waterford Walls, Ireland’s largest International Street Art Festival, will take place August 11th to 20th, 2023.