Indian Sculpture Park at Victor's Way
Looking for something completely different? Be curious, and be prepared to be transported to another world. This Indian Sculpture Park contains over 30 sculptures in black granite and bronze in heights ranging from from 1.7m to 4.5m (5.5 to 15 feet). The collection is unique in the country if not the world. They challenge the visitor both visually and mentally.
Taking over 9 years to design, and construct, this unique collection of sculptures were dreamt up and sketched in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow, then modelled by the artist D.V. Murugan in Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), Tamil Nadu, India and carved in Mahabalipuram by the master sculptor T. Baskaran.
Enter the Indian Sculpture Park via the Birth Canal and you will be faced with a number of Ganeshas, sculptures of the Indian deity Ganesh, the "Remover of Obstacles", the "Bringer of Good Luck".
The Enchanted Forest contains sculptures representing the major phases of change in the life of a person and demand a certain amount of pausing, contemplation and interpretation.
The sculptures transport the curious and willing visitor from the normal state of consciousness to a quieter, meditative place. What is transient? What is permanent? Where am I going?
The Indian Sculpture Park is an outdoor venue, 9 hectares (22 acres) in size consisting of fields, woodland and a pond. Visitors should plan about one hour for their visit. Footwear suitable for field walking should be worn, particularly in wet weather.
There is a craft shop on site selling Indian made products. Buying something from this shop helps to keep the sculpture park open and supports small Indian craft makers.
The Indian Sculpture Park, Victor's Way is located 2km north of the village of Roundwood. The distance from Dublin city is approximately 39km south (about a 50 minute drive). Click the map pin icon to view the location on a map.
The Indian Sculpture Park has seasonal opening only and restricted opening hours. Check prior to your visit. For further information and opening hours, click the "More info" button below.