Dublin Castle has opened a new exhibition celebrating the diversity of sculptor Imogen Stuart’s remarkable career …
The Fiddler of Dooney and the dancing children at the Stillorgan shopping centre; the angel over Clarendon Street Church, Dublin; the Stations of the Cross at Ballintuber Abbey, Co Mayo … Many of us are familiar with Imogen Stuart’s distinctive work which is blocky and angular in shape, though we may not know much about the creator.
The 96-year-old’s remarkable career spans more than seven decades. Born in Germany in 1927 Imogen moved to Ireland in 1948. Since then she has become one of the country’s foremost sculptors, and is an esteemed member of the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts.
Imogen is especially known for her ecclesiastical commissions. Her artworks have been influenced by German expressionism and Romanesque styles, and are also representative of native Irish art, culture and beliefs.
A special exhibition highlighting the range and breadth of her work opened at Dublin Castle recently, where Katie Morrisroe, Head of National Historical Properties, told guests: “We celebrate a selection of Imogen’s life’s works which communicates her committed vision of art that must be accessible and available for all to view.”
Pictured is Imogen Stuart’s great-grandchild Molly Mia Griffiths.
The exhibition, on display in the Coach House Gallery in Dublin Castle, is free for all to visit, and includes 60 small and medium scale works in wood, stone, marble, bronze, cast iron and paper. The exhibition runs until February 18 2024.
Click into the gallery to see the guests who attended.
Photographer: Mark Stedman
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