Irish sculptor, David McGlynn, was born in Dublin in 1969. He graduated from NCAD in 1993 with a BA in Fine Art Sculpture. He has travelled widely and lived abroad in Scandinavia and Asia. On these journeys he encountered many diverse cultures and environments all of which deepened his appreciated of life. “My work comes from a desire to share my experiences and celebrate life. I am reminded again and again just how precious each moment is and often when my eyes truly open, hidden behind a veil of conditioning, there is an underlying beauty to life waiting to be enjoyed.” He has exhibited and sold his work in Dublin, Helsinki, China and Hanoi Vietnam, In 2001 David was selected from Ireland for the Changchun International Sculpture Symposium in China.

Diverse in both style and medium, David McGlynn is continually exploring new ideas and possibilities to express life through form and space, often challenging conventions with his use of humour.

This exhibition presents a new body of work captured beautifully in bronze. The inspiration for these pieces is varied yet connected by the coastal environment where he lives. The work attempts to explore both an observational and intuitive response to people, places and music. There is a freshness and spontaneity about his work that will captivate and intrigue.

Education

National College of Art & Design, Dublin

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Art Sculpture

Belfast Metropolitan College

Foundry Engineering and Bronze Casting

Exhibitions

2009       Solo Exhibition, Leinster Gallery

2008       Solo Exhibition, Dame Street Gallery

                Art Ireland, RDS

National Craft and Design Show, RDS

Leinster Gallery Christmas Group Exhibition

2004       Solo Exhibition, The Oriental Gallery. Hanoi, Vietnam

2001       The China International Sculpture Symposium in Changchun, Irish Entry

2000       “Escape” Gallery & Restaurant, Bray

                “Fourfold” Group Exhibition, Virginia House, Tallaght

1999       Awarded six weeks residency at Santun House

                “Fourfold” Group Exhibition at Tallaght Community Arts Centre

1998       Tallaght Community Arts Centre, tutored classes in sculpture

1997       Irish Association of Holistic Medicine: Private commission for bronze sculpture

1995       Dodder Valley Project, FAS Scheme: Model Making & Graphic Design

Artist's Work