Biography

Born 1960 in Cork. With 20 years of conservation/restoration/casting work. Having studied in Venice, Seattle and Philadelphia. Completing many architectural commissions both local (Court house statues, Crawford cast collection) and in the U.S.  More recently modelling  in clay and wax for commissions and own work of people and animals. The hound is life size and is the winner of the Connor/Moran sculptural prize in the RHA. The portrait bust was commissioned by a private client after his wife passed away tragically. Recently developed a series of bronze ballerinas under the guidance of ballet dancers Monica Loughman and Alan Foley. I am member of Waterford Live Art (professional life-drawing group) I am currently producing a series of life studies.   Feel free to enjoy their movement and detail with their own story.

"My instinct is to create/build. I have a deep joy and appreciation for life, shapes and the drama that creates them. With each piece I aim to convey the energy and dynamics that make our actions and gestures so fascinating. Let the work talk..."