The Amazing Tale of the Fabulous Green Cat (2008) by Declan Breen was a public art project created for Kilmeade. Characteristic of Breen’s practice, the work draws upon storytelling, imagination and participation, using narrative as a means of connecting people to place and to one another. Rather than functioning solely as an object in the landscape, the project invites audiences to engage with ideas, stories and shared experiences. In The Amazing Tale of the Fabulous Green Cat, the fantastical title evokes the spirit of storytelling and creativity that underpins the work. Sited within the community of Kilmeade, the project reflects the power of imagination to animate local history and everyday life, creating opportunities for conversation, curiosity and collective engagement.
The amazing tale of the fabulous green cat by Declan Breen, Kilmeade, 2008
