Designer/Metalsmith/Sculptor
Kevin J. O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer integrates the traditional metalwork of his ancestors with a modernist aesthetic, and achieves a remarkable crossover between the ancient and the comtemporary.
Metal In and Out of Time
Society of North American Goldsmiths
John Grande
Kevin O’Dwyer’s sculptural silverwork bridges ancient tradition and modernist form, drawing inspiration from architecture, ritual objects, and the landscapes of his Irish heritage. Each piece is meticulously crafted, inviting viewers into a tactile world where metal becomes narrative. His gallery showcases a selection of works that speak to both cultural memory and contemporary design.
O'Dwyers silverware, teapots and candelsticks are truly dramatic in design. Each beautiful handcrafted piece defies convention. Indeed, their ambiguity blurs the boundaries between function, fashion and pure sculpture.
Artizana Gallery
Ramez Ghazoul
Director
Much like the artist himself, Kevin O'Dwyer's work is an unconventional mix of tradition and innovation. Dramatic and elegant in its form, the work engages the viewer to look beyond the main object to the space that surrounds. It whirls in a frozen dervish dance that embraces the air and makes the negative form part of the piece.
Michelle Bufano - Pratt Fine Arts Center. USA