HIV/AIDS MEMORIAL

2022 Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland

Lead Artist Anaisa Franco.

A collaborative effort of Studio Sass (Michael DiCarlo) and Anaisa Franco Studio.

The HIV/AIDS Memorial, located at Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland, serves as a solemn tribute to all those impacted by HIV/AIDS, both past and present. It honors the lives lost and celebrates the strength of those who have supported the community. The monument features a corten steel ribbon that symbolizes resilience and unity, paired with a wooden bench for reflection and gravel landscaping for a serene, contemplative environment.

Materials: corten steel ribbon, wooden bench, gravel landscaping

 
A large abstract metal sculpture with flowing, curved shapes located in a park with trees and grass, during twilight.
Large abstract sculpture made of rust-colored metal in a park with trees and green grass.
Large wooden sculpture resembling an open book with flowing pages, situated in a park with trees and grass, with a person walking in the background.
Outdoor sculpture made of wood and metal resembling a leaf or bird, set against trees and a fence on a sunny day.
A large abstract outdoor sculpture made of rust-colored metal, with curved and flowing shapes, situated on a paved path in a park with trees in the background.
A large abstract sculpture with smooth, curved, reddish-brown surfaces is situated on a circular gravel area in a park. In the background, there are tall trees, a group of people walking, and a tent or canopy. The sky appears cloudy.