‘RGB Sconce in Context’: a series of short videos by David Archbold
‘RGB Sconce in Context’ is a series of short videos by art historian and curator David Archbold designed for social media distribution. Part of the Sculpture Dublin public engagement programme around the O’Connell Plinth commission, the videos will focus on different aspects of the new sculpture by Alan Phelan, including visual references; response to site and history; production and reception.
Video 1: RGB Sconce in Context: Exploring the Creation of Alan Phelan’s Sculpture
In the first part of the 5-part video series, ‘RGB Sconce in Context’, David Archbold explores the conception, production and installation of artist Alan Phelan’s sculpture ‘RGB Sconce, Hold Your Nose’ which was unveiled on the O’Connell Plinth on the 29th September 2021.
Video 2: RGB Sconce in Context: Analysing the Visual References in Alan Phelan’s Sculpture
In the second part of the 5-part video series, ‘RGB Sconce in Context’, David Archbold explores the visual references used by artist Alan Phelan in his sculpture ‘RGB Sconce, Hold Your Nose’, from the use of Red, Green and Blue, to the image of the sconce and its link to local architecture and stuccowork.
Video 3: RGB Sconce in Context: Examining the Location of Alan Phelan’s Sculpture
In the third part of the 5-part video series, ‘RGB Sconce in Context’, David Archbold explores the location of artist Alan Phelan’s sculpture ‘RGB Sconce, Hold Your Nose’ which is located on the historic O’Connell Plinth outside Dublin City Hall.
Video 4: RGB Sconce in Context: Uncovering the Historical References in Alan Phelan’s Sculpture
In the fourth part of the 5-part video series, ‘RGB Sconce in Context’, David Archbold explores the historical narrative, namely the Dublin Castle Scandal of 1884, which artist Alan Phelan has assigned to his sculpture ‘RGB Sconce, Hold Your Nose’.
Video 5: RGB Sconce in Context: Engaging with Alan Phelan’s Sculpture
In the final part of the 5-part video series, ‘RGB Sconce in Context’, David Archbold explores the public reception to artist Alan Phelan’s temporary sculpture ‘RGB Sconce, Hold Your Nose’ which will be in place at City Hall for one year.