Kevin Donegan

Kevin is a prolific young artist living and working in Vermont. His artistic process has evolved over the years and tends to cycle back on itself. He began working artistically in his teens when it was a compulsive way to make sense of a seemingly screwed up world. His first explorations were in acrylics and found object assemblage. However, at the time, he never fully considered a career in the arts. It was a passion that had its own objective and offered its own reward. Nonetheless, he continued to explore and create independently into his mid-twenties. It was in 2008 that Kevin discovered stone carving. Consequently his inspiration exploded, production accelerated, and his artistic career was launched. Since then, he has worked to grow his imprint and exposure in ever-widening circles, emanating from his home studio in Hinesburg, Vermont, where he remains grounded and appreciative. Bit by bit, person by person, sculpture by sculpture, he tries to touch the world. 

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Artist Statement

Photo courtesy of John Penoyar

I have been a self-proclaimed artist since the age of 16. What began as a hobby grew into a passion and has now become a catalyst for growth, contemplation, and understanding. I consider the “Artist” to be a fundamental aspect of the human condition, and a reflection of the universal Creative Spirit. Therefore, regardless of what medium in which I work, I will always consider the product of my labor essentially art. Quite simply, I am called to create.  

I have a deep connection to sculpture. It speaks to me both brazenly and intimately through form, sound, smell, and feel. I value it for its integrity and character and consider every sculpture a collaboration.  The classification of some material as inanimate (or lifeless) seems to me unfair, if not a complete fallacy.  I believe it all is alive.   

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Photo courtesy of John Penoyar