Kevin Killen

The artwork was a part of the wider regeneration activity within Larne Town Centre. After consultation with local community groups and stake-holders, to recognise early pioneers in the tourism industry of Larne, including local Hotelier Henry McNeill. The installation pays tribute to the jaunting cars that were used to transport tourists from Larne to the North Coast and paved the way for the tourist industry around N. Ireland. 

The life size sculpture showcases a lone man riding a jaunting car with a steed horse pulling the vehicle along. The man and horse are covered in metallic words of famous local places and tourist sites like the Gobbins, Inver, and Glens of Antrim wrapping the entirety of their bodies

The installation is made predominately from steel that is galvanized and painted.