Tom Meskell

Artist and sculptor transforming light, imagination and community into extraordinary illuminated forms.

About Tom Meskell

Tom is a professional artist with over 30 years experience, in that time he has developed a substantial catalogue of work in Ireland and abroad.

Working within community contexts has profoundly influenced his core principals as an artist – namely that his work is authentic, celebratory and respectful of citizen participation.

Tom’s work has allowed him to learn from the communities he has engaged with, which is continually enriching his practice. For years Tom has been exploring the capacity of translucent materials & illuminated forms as accessible materials to engage with communities to explore existential themes such as built heritage, citizenship, bereavement and memory.

Visitors enjoying the illuminated hare sculptures at Mayo Dark Sky Festival night event.

Lantern Walk

Sunday 1 November
Newport
Join our free Lantern Walk across Newport’s viaduct, with spectacular lanterns by Tom Meskell.

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