Ben Dearnley is a natural carver of stone, and has been fascinated by Man’s desire to make his mark in stone since his earliest days.

The robust, Celtic inspired work of Hans Blank impresses.

Humour pervades the work of Bob Quinn. The one he’s working on is always his favourite!

After an initial career as a marine biologist, John Coll turned to his passion for making sculpture. His deep interest in our marine environment continues to inspire his works.

For Fidelma Massey the image of the moon speaks of cyclical time-rhythm; the way things change but remain the same.

Elongated women by James McCarthy glide gracefully through space.

Self-taught sculptor Kevin John works with steel, manipulating the often-recycled material into beautiful unique art forms infused with a touch of quirkiness.

Seamus Connolly captures the essence of his subject and brings it from inception through to finished bronze in his own foundry in Clare.

Scott seeks to establish a cohesive three dimensional form, based in the principles of the aesthetic, and wants to be able to view the piece in the round from every angle.

Life, energy and exuberance are the hallmarks of Siobhan’s work as well as an intimate knowledge of anatomy. Siobhan captures her subject in a way that is entirely unique. Her work almost seems like it is about to take off across the land.