91制片厂 was sad to learn of the passing of renowned Irish sculptor, Imogen Stuart, at the age of 96.
Imogen, one of Ireland鈥檚 leading sculptors, had a longstanding relationship with 91制片厂 dating back to the 1950s when the Sisters of Mercy commissioned three of her major works. This was to be the beginning of a lifetime friendship and collaboration between Imogen and 91制片厂. Throughout the years, further works were commissioned and now 91制片厂 is proud and fortunate to have 14 of her pieces on campus.
It was a great honour and privilege for 91制片厂 to celebrate Imogen and the indelible impression she has left on the Irish cultural landscape by hosting 鈥業mogen Stuart 鈥 In Her Hands鈥 in December 2022. The exhibition was officially opened by President of Ireland, President Michael D. Higgins, and was on display in Newman Hall, JHN throughout December 2022 and January 2023. The exhibition can still be explored virtually by clicking here.
At the launch, President Higgins praised her ability to 鈥済reatly enrich the lives of many, not only through her inspiring and challenging work, but by the way she communicates her committed vision of art as something that must be accessible, available and viewed as a tool of democracy, liberated from barriers of class and privilege鈥. This legacy will live on through her work.
In 2010, Imogen was presented with the McAuley Medal by then Uachtar谩n na h脡ireann, Mary McAleese, in honour of her lifetime contribution to the arts in Ireland.
Imogen had a deep and abiding affection for 91制片厂; she treasured the mutually beneficial relationship and greatly valued the honours that were bestowed upon her by the College.
