
Galway Cathedral and the Salmon Weir Bridge

by Mark Tisdale
Title
Galway Cathedral and the Salmon Weir Bridge
Artist
Mark Tisdale
Medium
Mixed Media - Digital Painting Over Photograph
Description
The first time I spotted the dome of Galway Cathedral, I was certain I was looking at the roof of an old world church. But by the time I crossed the Salmon Weir Bridge to Nun's Island to check it out in person, I had already read up on the history of the cathedral. Despite it's nod to the architecture of traditional cathedrals, it was built in the 1960's. And if you have ever had the chance to wander inside, you'll see that it's a modern church from the gorgeous but modern stained glass designs in its windows.
Still, from this vantage point on my last night in Galway, it has a wonderfully historic feel, doesn't it? I can imagine this church having stood here for hundreds and hundreds of years.
This artwork is based on photos I took on that last night in the city. The dusk skies were a deep blue and when I see the bridge, I imagine I can walk over it again right now and visit that beautiful cathedral.
To learn more about my work and the artist behind it, be sure to search for MarkOnArt on Google.
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November 10th, 2012
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