Creation of the Gary Moore statue for Belfast is underway – but your help is needed to complete it
The first photos of the Gary Moore statue that is planned to be erected in Belfast have been shared online, but the memorial project involved in its creation are calling out for donations to fund its completion.
Plans for the statue were announced back in January, with the news first shared by Belfast’s Green Party councillor, Brian Smyth, after he submitted a proposal on behalf of the Wild Frontier Memorial Project. The announcement arrived shortly after the unveiling of another honorary statue in memory of guitar legend Rory Gallagher.
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Creation of the Gary Moore statue is well underway, and is being brought to life by sculptor David A Annand, who is based in Scotland. A clay impression of the statue has been completed, and has been approved by Moore’s family ahead of a final bronze casting.
Gary’s sister, Patricia Moore, says, “It was overwhelming to see the first images of Gary’s statue. It now feels like a reality. We always wanted this to be a statue that Gary’s fans had ownership of. We wanted to allow every fan to say, ‘I helped put this statue here.’
“It feels so close but there’s still a way to go. We are all looking forward to a day when people will visit Belfast to pay their respects to Gary and the statue. We just need a big push to get the funding needed, and we hope fans will be encouraged with the clay model images!”
The Wild Frontier Memorial Project is now asking fans to help them raise money to complete the final stage of construction, and to transport it over to his home city of Belfast. A crowdfunding page has been launched for donations.
Check out the statue below:
“The Wild Frontier Memorial Project was created by fans of Ireland’s legendary rock and blues guitarist Gary Moore, who sadly died on Feb 6, 2011,” reads a statement on the crowdfunder page.
“This campaign aims to erect a statue of the former Thin Lizzy member in his native Belfast, dedicated to celebrating his music, talent and legacy, and inspiring future generations.
“We estimate the statue will cost approx £80,000 and are raising funds offline via tribute shows across Ireland. This campaign has the support of members of Gary’s family, Belfast City Council and local councillors.”
It concludes, “Our target is now £70,000, having paid for the first stage – the clay model – which is awaiting bronze casting at the studio of sculptor David A Annand in Scotland. This was made possible due to kind donations from fans, and from Gary Moore tribute gigs in Belfast and Dublin.”
To help fund the statue, head over to the idonate page.
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