Fine Arts

Meet the artist: Kate O’Kelly

Creating other worlds through art began in childhood for the ceramic artist and continues to inspire her practice today

Kate O’Kelly hails from a family where drawing and painting was part of everyday life

Kate O’Kelly, originally from Co Wicklow, is based in Cork where she lectures on the Contemporary Applied Art course at Crawford College of Art and Design.

She works primarily with ceramics, specialising in slip casting and model making. Her practice is influenced by an interest in adapting established craft techniques and combining new technologies with traditional production methods. A playful approach to form and a curious attention to process results in delicate, fine porcelain pieces.