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Monday, March 08, 2010

The Edge's Angel

Mr. The Edge painted this lovely, modern Angel for Nollaig Fahy's 'Angels: Beacons of Hope' exhibition in Ireland. A variety of celebrities painted angels for it.

There are 41 Angels, each is cast in fiberglass from the same mold. The Angels stand eight feet tall. They're all painted differently with a design created by one of the selected celebrities. I don't believe that the celebrities did the actual painting of the Angels.

According to the Angels - Beacons of Hope website, there are 18 celebrities who participated. Not sure how 18 people divide into 41 angels though. Did they each design one and then co-design some others? Did they each design several by themselves? Did the organizers design some? Were some non-celebrity designers involved?

However it's done, the celebrities include Irish athletes, musicians and artists, as well as some select International guests.I haven't figure out how the 'select International guests' were chosen. Nor have I tried too.

The exhibit is supporting three charities. Again, not sure how this is to happen since the Angels appear to be public art displays. Maybe people will be so inspired by the Angels that they'll donate money?

Seems like it's a nifty idea.
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