“S/WING”: Public Art Connecting History, Nature and Community.

DUBLIN, OH — A new public artwork will be installed in the open green space between Whittingham Drive and Muirfield Drive near Muirfield Village Golf Club. “S/WING” captures the graceful power of movement, where the rhythm of a bird’s wings meets the timeless form of the golf swing. Inspired in part by Jack Nicklaus’s legendary technique and the countless swings that have shaped the course since 1974, the sculpture honors both the game’s tradition and its enduring future.

Created by Hispanic-American artist, sculptor and architectural designer Ivan Depeña, S/WING reflects themes of guidance, transition and connection. It draws on the deep symbolism of birds found in Shawnee, Wyandot and Irish-Celtic cultures. The piece invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of art, sport and community within Dublin’s natural and cultural landscape.

Depeña, an award-winning artist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is nationally recognized for merging architectural precision with expressive form. His work frequently explores how movement, sound and technology shape human experience in public spaces.

This public artwork was made possible through a land donation from the Muirfield Association and support from the Ohio Legislature.

As the newest addition to the Dublin Art in Public Places program, S/WING offers residents and visitors a place for reflection and inspiration, bridging the city’s artistic spirit with its rich golfing heritage. The Dublin Art in Public Places Program enhances the city’s landscape through site-specific works by artists of national and international distinction. Since its inception, the program has enriched Dublin’s identity as a community where culture, creativity, and innovation thrive.

At Dublin Arts Council, we think of public art as social infrastructure that creates space for connection, reflection and shared experience,” said Merijn van der Heijden, Executive Director of Dublin Arts Council. “S/WING brings together the landscape, movement and the natural environment reflecting both the rhythm of the game and patterns we see in nature, inviting people to slow down and connect in a shared space.” The on-site installation of S/WING is scheduled for the week of April 13, with a public dedication ceremony May 20, 2026, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at the site. The event is free and open to the public. https://www.dublinarts.org/swing

About Dublin Arts Council

Dublin Arts Council (DAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a thriving local arts agency which administers comprehensive, engaging programs including a variety of award-winning Art in Public Places projects, Exhibitions, Educational programs, and the annual Sundays at Scioto concert series. DAC is committed to programs and events with strong emphasis on education and community-building. DAC serves as a community convener and thought leader for using art as a catalyst for social change and cultural cohesion. Dublin Arts Council engages the community, cultivates creativity and fosters life-long learning through the arts. DAC is supported in part by the City of Dublin’s hotel/motel tax which was established to improve quality of life for residents, corporate citizens and visitors through community investment in projects and events that enhance visitor appeal, enrich the aesthetic of public property, provide cultural arts experiences, support business, attract positive local, regional and national attention, and encourage overnight stays in Dublin. DAC is also supported by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally and economically. In addition, Dublin Arts Council is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, fundraising events, gallery sales and in-kind contributions. Dublin Arts Council is located at 7125 Riverside Dr. in Dublin, Ohio. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the second Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 614.889.7444 or visit https://dublinarts.org/.

About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA

Dublin is a city of nearly 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing options, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently named one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.

Media Contacts:
Raygan Barrett
Director of Design & Strategy
Dublin Arts Council
barrett@dublinarts.org

Jackie Adler
Public Information Officer
City of Dublin
jadler@dublin.oh.us