Seascape Murals by Mark O'Leary

During the initial planning stages of Seascape Murals Mark O'Leary decided upon four disparate tangible conceptual ideas that both intrigued and encaptivated his imagination.
Sometimes it is the book about the book or the documentary about the film that encapsulates the kernel of the essence of what is being postulated.
With this project, Mark was attracted to some of the ancillary aspects of maritime activity.

Shipping forecast
Everyone has listened to the shipping forecast radio transmissions and one can be highly fascinated with the data being eruditely delivered by medium of spoken word, these masterful narrations, with not a scintilla of the superfluous, have been the ultima ratio in the decision making process of the sea voyager for many years. One can even envisage a keeper in a lighthouse somewhere with charts, quill, ink, barometer and sextant (eschewing all of this hi tech equipment) giving accurate weather readings over the radio. Fishermen and sailors peruse upon cartography, pontificating upon a route on which to embark on their voyage based on accurate data being reported.

Kraft
The US Navy stationed a squadron of flying boats in this enclosed area during WWI and it subsequently morphed into a hovercraft factory. As of late it is functioning as a boatyard.
Mark managed to record the atmosphere of the space during which time it was a hub activity with repair work and motion. The irony of the piece being that some of the sonic emissions are reminiscent of hovercraft engines.

Kontact
One of the most important prerequisites for anyone utilizing a sailing vessel is a familiarity with radio communications equipment.
Radar, sonar, morse or radio, this is vital for safe navigation of the sea and avoidance of Terra Incognita.
Data will also be transmitted that can be deciphered for the anticipation of weather changes or other important information and one can adopt a posture so as to be able to continue safely upon ones voyage.

Harbour
This is a definitive seascape. Recorded on a littoral during propitious weather conditions. It took some subtle adroit movements for Mark to get into position so as to record the setting to its optimum potential. So much happening, a juxtaposition of passing ships, avian life, fishermen, berthed vessels and the sea itself, redolent with aquatic life.

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Seascape Murals Mark O'Leary

Iceland, Rockall, Bailey, Shannon,
calibrating cartography, soundings with cannon,
Viking, Fisher, Dogger, Bright,
making haste, day saving light,

Malin, Fastnet, Sole, Fitzroy,
negotiating channel, coruscating buoy,
Hovercraft levitates, atmospheric pressure,
Barometer, sextant, sensor our treasure,

Littoral expanse, upon aquatic symphony,
colourfield murals, seagram breakfast for Tiffany
Forties, Cromarty, Forth and Tyne,
Bay of Biscay, gastronomy and wine

Portland, Plymouth, Dover, Wight,
Maroons, dark reds, brown blacks and white
Medicean, four seasons, Michelangelo's wall,
Villa of mysteries, encaptivated to enthrall,

Ritualized objects, meaningful conception,
Process, creation, installation, reception,
Faroes, Fair Isle, Hebrides, Trafalgar,
Portal canvas, Enigma variations Elgar
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The Lighthouse

There is a tower far off at sea,
a beacon of guidance for destiny,
a guardian for voyagers to newfound land,
and tridentine harvesters bringing food to our hand,

Built on a bedrock during hours of light,
for us to navigate through darkness of night,
the keeper maintains, it's manner pristine,
we meander through ocean our souls serene,

A quantum of solace to peruse upon waves,
reflecting upon ships, this sentinel saves,
poured over cartography, sextant to eye,
the other to barometer, storm is nigh,

This Lighthouse a regent of neptune and deep,
loyal to the promise that it strives to keep,
protectorate of all who sail afar,
guided safely, northern star

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