Eamonn Ceannt

Eamonn works exclusively in bronze. His sculptures are tactile with a strong commitment to form and the juxtaposition of soft curves and planes, inviting the viewer to feel and touch the surface.

He is primarily a figurative sculptor, motivated by the challenge of encapsulating movement into his pieces. He draws inspiration from the dynamic form of dancers and performers; and is captivated by the athleticism, the elegance and the vitality of the dance.

He seeks inspiration in opera, ballet, contemporary dance and the circus seeking a pose, a gesture or a stance that captures a moment of movement; finding the right posture, and then simplifying it to emphasise the form. Clothes accentuate the movement while allowing the structure of the piece to be minimised and simplified. The pieces are lyrical, the poses controlled, the limbs are languid, the clothes subtly demonstrating and emphasising the dancer's flexibility. Some of his work depicts exuberant stylised dance…with ribbons accentuating the posture.

Eamonn's work demonstrates a serious and sensuous engagement with the material from which they are crafted. He particularly enjoys the physicality of sculpture and the time-worn craft of bronze casting. Eamonn uses the 'lost-wax' (cire-perdue) method of casting work in close collaboration with the Bronze Art foundry.

His work is held in private collections as well as in a number of public collections including University College Dublin, Blarney Castle, Sligo Town, Bewleys in Grafton Street, Avolon Aircraft Leasing and Trinity Townhouse Hotel.