The diversity of sharks, rays and flatfish in Galway Atlantaquaria and the native species in Galway Bay are themes of a new mural exhibited at the Salthill aquarium.
“To portray something that is profoundly magical and beautifully ordinary” is a theme of artist Mairead Brennan’s approach to her work.
Entitled “Rays and Ripples”, the mural she has created for Galway Atlantaquaria took “many, many months of incredible work”, it says.
Running over eight boards, it also reflects the native species living in Galway Bay.
Bay Life — A section of Mairead Brennan’s Rays and Ripples mural depicting native sharks, rays, flatfish and marine species found in Galway Bay at Galway Atlantaquaria.
“We are delighted to present this story of the sea for our visitors to enjoy and appreciate,”the aquarium says, paying tribute to Brennan’s “care, attention to detail,inspiration and creativity”.
Not only does the mural depict the variety of marine life, but also gives visitors “something to reflect and dwell upon”, it says.
Details of “Rays and Ripples” by Mairead Brennan at the Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill, Galway are here
