Sean Corcoran creates massive sand art drawings with a garden rake on beaches around Ireland and the UK. The artworks are professionally captured with high resolution photography and aerial videography.
Large Poster Prints of the images are available for sale. A variety of sizes can be ordered and shipped worldwide.
Got something to say?
Whether it’s a marriage proposal, a birthday surprise, a charity campaign or an event promotion if Sean likes your idea he’ll do it in epic scale at a beach of your choice!
Short films for TV and Online…
We can advise on professional film production and on best practices for online video campaigns involving our sand art. We have been featured in TV ads, kids and lifestyle programmes and documentaries on RTE, TV3, BBC and ITV. Maybe you have your own film crew or you might need us to recommend some options. Either way we have lots of experience with drone operators, film producers and campaign managers so we would be delighted to offer you our opinion.
We were commissioned by TV3 (now Virgin Media One) to create this promo video for Ireland’s opening game of the Six Nations Rugby 2018.
We were commissioned by Clean Coasts Week in Northern Ireland to create this collaborative sand art promo for the launch of their campaign in 2019.
We were commissioned by the Golf Open in Royal Portrush to launch there #CleanSeas initiative to remove single-use plastic water bottles from The 148th Open.
This was a commission from Cork Samaritans for an online campaign. ‘Life’s Worth Talking About’ was created on Inchydoney beach in County Cork.
This piece was a promo for professional boxer Craig McCarthy ‘Built To Last’ who brought professional boxing back to Waterford for the first time since 1948 with a Ring Kings event in WIT Arena. Filmed on Stradbally Cove in Waterford. #BTL.
How is the Sand Art made?
Many of Seans artworks are solo and he is the only person to witness and photograph them. He works all year round in often remote and hard to reach locations. The majority of his work is freehand without the use of string or measuring tapes. Many of his drawings are impromptu as he responds to each individual location. This is environmental art. Sean chooses the best low tides each month and often only has two or three hours to complete a drawing before the tide returns.
The video above shows the creation of a 300 foot wide sacred symbol called a Sri Yantra. This was part of an international challenge. In order to represent the symbol as accurately as possible Sean’s team in this case included two engineers using GPS guided rovers and 16 satellites with a tolerance of 5mm!
Take part in the creation of one of Sean’s artworks…
This is a unique opportunity to take part in one of Sean’s massive artworks on Kilmurrin Beach in Waterford. This can be booked individually or by small groups up to 5 people at a cost of €60 per person. Sean will offer a genuine insight into the process involved. This is a very mindful experience. You will be aware of the tide and your surroundings but you’ll be immersed in the simple but rewarding act of raking the sand.
An adjustable garden rake is provided along with a basket of refreshments. Participants will also be emailed a special souvenir high resolution image of the completed artwork for them to get printed. Large poster prints of the artworks look great. For full details and bookings please click here; https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/1224015
Beach Art Workshops for larger groups
We regularly facilitate themed sand art workshops for private groups on beaches. Temporary artworks are created collaboratively with garden rakes and lots of teamwork!
These activities suit everything from family reunions, birthday parties, hen parties and school tours to business outings and corporate team building events. So whatever the occasion why not try something a bit different.
Teamwork is central to these fun and rewarding workshops. There is also a unique piece of art to show for all the exertions, even if it is only temporary!
All that remains are the photos and videos as the tide claims all in the end.
PRIVATE FAMILY MEMORIALS;
Down through the years we have facilitated many private memorials on beaches. Everyone gets involved in creating a very special and poignant tribute to a loved one. Further details are on our memorials page HERE.
BEACH ART ARCHIVE…
We have created a photo record of all the beach art that we’ve created down through the years. You’ll see everything from massive solo drawings in the sand by Sean Corcoran to group events with families, schools, youth groups and work colleagues.
We’ve catalogued hundreds of different artworks and we’ve included a single photo of each one in the archive that can be viewed in a photo album on our Facebook page HERE.
Make a day of it!
If the event is on The Copper Coast why not visit our studio. We can provide homemade lunch in our adjoining home…
The Art Hand is located at the heart of The Copper Coast in County Waterford. It’s one of Ireland’s most spectacular coastal regions with lots of beaches and coves nestled between high cliffs and rugged landscape.
Bring Sean Corcoran to your Seaside Festival…
Sean has participated in many coastal festivals around Ireland and the UK. He has quite a following with many of his projects going viral or ending up on TV. In an ideal situation it would be great for spectators to view the sand art from a vantage point overhead. As this is not always possible it is often the photos and videos that create a lasting legacy of Seans participation.
Depending on the assignment Sean often looks for volunteers in the area to take part in the artworks. He can also run daily workshops as part of his contribution to the festival. This allows festival goers to meet him and have a go themselves. Sand castle competitions with tips and tricks from Sean are also a great attraction for families.
‘Sand Man’ documentary made by Lighthouse Films during a festival in the UK in 2016.
‘Return of the Sandman’ made by Lighthouse Films during a festival in the UK in 2017.
‘Tá Tú Anseo’…for Freedom Surf School at Seachtaine na Gaeilge, Tramore.
Promo for Yogafest Tramore, County Waterford.
Sean Corcoran has the following to say about Beach Art;
There’s a strange sense of time standing still; self-conscious worldly woes are left behind, as if there is no past or future, just the present. Apart of course for the inevitable tides approach.
I love seeing the reaction from passers-by who might not be exposed to art too often. I have to admit I like to be an anonymous spectator when the artwork is complete and have conversations with anyone who comes along. The conversation is never as honest if they know I’ve made it and some of the comments are priceless!
Collaborative art has become a very important part of my art and life. I love the challenge of trying to connect with a large group of people through art. I find creating beach art with groups to be very rewarding.
Participants often say that the experience is uplifting and therapeutic on many different levels. The fact that the tide will wash it all away creates a poignant atmosphere yet the unity of purpose makes it a joyous occasion. People can connect with themselves and others in a very simple way.
It’s good exercise too, running around in the fresh sea air whatever the weather! Have a go yourself, bring a rake to the beach or join me on one of our group workshops or community events.
Most of my beach art is created on the Copper Coast and in Tramore but if you’d like to commission me I’d be happy to take on a challenge at your local beach.
Thank you for viewing our beach art page. For further details please get in touch HERE.
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