Gazing up at the Strong Striking Bear sculpture, one can’t help but feel a sense of power. This bear, strong and striking, embodies the spirit of “great deeds”, as the inscription, “An T-áin”, proclaims. The Strong Striking Bear, located outside IFSC House, forms a fascinating pair with its counterpart, a bull sculpture, found in the building’s lobby. Created in 1999 by Don Cronin, these sculptures are more than just aesthetically pleasing. They represent the opposing forces often seen in financial markets – the bear symbolizing a downward trend and the bull an upward one. This clever placement, outside and inside IFSC House, a hub of financial activity, adds a layer of meaning to the artwork. The Strong Striking Bear, a powerful figure in bronze, stands as a testament to Cronin’s artistic vision. He captured not just the physical strength of a bear but also the symbolic strength associated with market forces. It’s a striking reminder of the dynamics at play in the world of finance, constantly shifting and changing, much like the bear and bull themselves.
Saint John the Evangelist
Whispers of history echo from these stones. This is the site of Saint John the Evangelist. Once a vibrant church