The Calling (McCann sculpture) explained

The Calling
Artist:Paddy McCann
Type:public sculpture
Metric Unit:cm
Imperial Unit:in
City:Belfast
Coordinates:54.6021°N -5.9255°W

The Calling is an outdoor sculpture by Paddy McCann located in Belfast, Northern Ireland.[1] Located at the junction of Gordon Street and Dunbar Junction,[2] it consists of a bright red stylised male human figure calling into the distance while standing on an ordinary chair atop an extended (and angled) piston-like arm. A similarly mounted blue female figure, opposite the first, calls back across the square.[3] It was installed in 2003.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Irish Arts Review. 2008. Irish Arts Review.
  2. Web site: Belfast Art Guide. inyourpocket.com. 21 June 2016.
  3. Web site: Art Trail 1 - Laganside . www.dsdni.gov.uk . 2009-11-26 .
  4. Book: The Architects' Journal. 2003. Architectural Press Limited.