As part of the Giro D ’Italia Big Start Celebrations, 20 fabulous bicycle sculptures were decorated by some of Larne Borough’s finest artists. These went on display in locations across Larne Borough from May-June 2014 to create a bicycle art trail.
The identical sculptures were individually designed and decorated in a wide range of styles, by a wide range of talented artists, local schools, groups and members of the public. The Sculptures were kindly sponsored by Larne Harbour, Caterpillar Northern Ireland, Stealth Translations and Renewable Energy Systems, Larne.
Larne artists Jon Lashford, Miguel Neves, Brendan McAfee, Dawn Aston, Iain Baldwin, Geraldine Connon, Margaret Matthews, Lauren Osborne, Bernie McAllister and Robert Craig as well as pupils from Larne Grammar and Roddensvale School all helped create these beautiful displays.
On Wednesday 2nd July there will be an auction of the Giro D ‘Italia Bicycle Sculptures, along with lamp post banners and flags produced for the 12 Days of Pink, Larne Giro d ’Italia Celebrations. All monies raised will go to Oxfam the official charity of the Giro D ‘Italia. The auction will take place at 7pm at Larne Market Yard. Viewing and registration will take place from 6pm.
The catalogue for the auction can be viewed here : http://www.larne.gov.uk/uploads/docs/1695_giro%20auction%20catalogue.pdf