About the Artist

 

Rowan Gillespie is a celebrated Irish sculptor renowned for his emotionally powerful bronze works that explore the human condition. Born in 1953, Gillespie studied at Statens Kunstakademi in Oslo and has created some of Ireland's most iconic public sculptures. His pieces are internationally recognized, with installations in Dublin, Toronto, New York, Washington, D.C., and beyond. Gillespie’s art explores identity, memory, and the passage of time, often tied to Irish history and culture. His Migrant series, which explicitly addresses migration during the Irish Famine, includes Famine Family in Dublin, Arrival in Toronto, and Footsteps in Hobart, among many other installations worldwide.

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Later Love Sculptures (2024)

 

Later Love illustrates a couple in close connection. Gillespie captures the enduring nature of love through form and texture. The donated bronze piece symbolizes the enduring power of love and resilience, aligning with the museum’s mission. A recent auction of an earlier edition of Later Love at Ireland's Solomon's Galleries fetched €11,000, underscoring the value of Gillespie's work. This donation adds both artistic and historical significance to the gala.

 

Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield thanks Rowan Gillespie for his support and donation of the Later Love sculpture, enhancing the Founders' Gala auction. 

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Purchasing tickets to our inaugural Founders' Gala supports the preservation of Irish history and culture, with the chance to bid on Gillespie’s sculpture. 

Secure your tickets today and help build Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield.

 

Auction Date: April 5, 2025

 

All proceeds will benefit the Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield

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