The Ninth Wave

A wall of light is held across the shore at the tideline of Inis Oírr. The Atlantic breaks into it. Spray, foam and surf detonate against the plane of light, throwing patterns onto the sand and into the air.

The wall moves with the sea: it follows the tidal cycle and shifts every 6 hours and 12 minutes, so the waves keep meeting it as the water rises and falls through the night. Made with Kev Freeney, a commission by Mary Nally for Drop Everything 2026.