Kevin Donegan Artist. Mason.

Kevin Donegan

Kevin is a young self-taught artist living and working in Vermont. He has explored a variety of mediums over the years, from acrylic painting to environmental installation, but began sculpting stone in 2008. Having already developed an affinity for working stone in his professional career as a mason, he was instantly comfortable with the subtractive process of carving, and found he had a natural talent for finding energetic form within rock. Two years later, after dedicating himself to learning the craft independently, he started showing sculpture publicly. This was met with positive response from the community, with successful sales and expanding opportunities. His work is featured in private collections in Vermont, New York, Boston, and California. He has had extensive gallery representation all over Vermont including Burlington, Stowe, Warren, Chester, Hinesburg, and Rutland.. His work is categorized by experimentation, energy, spirituality, humor, and a desire to push the limitations of the medium. He now continues carving with growing enthusiasm, trying to challenge himself technically and conceptually with every new piece.

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 (be it marble, masonry, or other), I will always consider the product of my labor essentially art. Nonetheless, since my introduction to stone carving in 2008, I have focused and funneled my creative energy almost entirely into the craft of sculpting.

I have a deep connection to stone. 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 stone as inanimate (or lifeless) seems to me unfair, if not a complete fallacy. I believe it is alive.