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Michael Kennedy

Biography

Michael Kennedy was one of Ireland’s leading ceramic artists. His work unique and original evokes all that is the west of Ireland from the untamable energy of the Atlantic, to the delicate colours and forms of the wild Burren flowers.

Michael studied Fine Art at Crawford School of Art in Cork and at the School of Art and Design in Sligo. He completed his studies at the National College of Art & Design in Dublin. Michael returned to Sligo in 1979 and opened his first gallery/shop and pottery in the Market Yard.

Some seventeen years later he opened a second gallery/shop and pottery in Gort, Co Galway in the mythical setting of the Burren landscape. His firing techniques draw from the traditional methods to highly specialised salt firing and Japanese Raku firings.

It was in Gort where he developed his highly specialised salt firing and reduction red glazes. The Gort studio and pottery was purpose built to combine both potteries into one business, as Michael now resides in Gort. The pottery is located on Boland’s’ lane in a beautifully restored old stone court yard setting.

The Irish landscape and mythology, together with a quirky sense of humour have inspired the works of Michael Kennedy. Travel in Europe and further afield has added to his sources of inspiration. Every object is sculpted and thrown by hand. The form is vested with skill and artistry of the Artist. The work reflects the strong tones and shades of the Irish countryside, exhibiting a richness and depth of colour. The Ceramic Art of Michael Kennedy graces homes and galleries in Ireland and abroad.Michael Kennedy has created both functional pottery and ceramic sculptures for Irish people over the last 40 years.

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Michael Kennedy

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