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Farewell to the Bell

May 31, 2016

Exhibition opening (Karen Hendy & Holgr Lonze) at the Blue House Gallery, Friday, 3rd June, 6-8pm and farewell drinks for the Bangor Bell public commission on Sunday, 5th June, also 6-8pm. 

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In Sculpture Projects Tags Sculpture, Bells
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New Work at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation

May 28, 2016

Twelve new sculpture compositions with a maritime theme developed during a two week residency at The Ballinglen Art Foundation in Ballycatle, Mayo continuing the Atlantean theme.

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In Sculpture Projects Tags Sculpture, Bronze
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North: Three New Projects

July 18, 2015

On the 29th June we installed three new public sculptures for Benburb, Camlough and Belfast in the North of Ireland, commissioned as part of the Building Piece through the Arts programme of the Arts Council Northern Ireland

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In Sculpture Projects, Public Projects, Sculpture Tags bronze, public art, sculpture, steel
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Portrait of the Artist William Conor

April 20, 2015

Fabricating an over-life size bronze sculpture of the Belfast painter William Conor (1881-1968) 

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In Public Projects, Sculpture Projects Tags Commission, casting, Sculpture, public art
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New St. Gobnait's Bell delivered to Cúl Aodh

February 14, 2015

The new St. Gobnait's Bell was delivered to Baile Bhuirne on her pattern day - a magic night, steeped in ancient folklore. Together with Peadar Ó Riada we did the rounds of the turas and blessed the bell...

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In Sculpture Projects Tags folklore, Umha Aois, bells
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Thirty people attending #experimentalarchaeology event for @culturenight making medieval #handbells to highlight #christianheritage and of the #iveraghpeninsula supported by @kerrycoarts @karen.hendy
Thirty people attending #experimentalarchaeology event for @culturenight making medieval #handbells to highlight #christianheritage and of the #iveraghpeninsula supported by @kerrycoarts @karen.hendy
Getting ready for #CultureNight casting #medieval handbells using #bronzeage methods @kerrycoarts and @culturenight
Getting ready for #CultureNight casting #medieval handbells using #bronzeage methods @kerrycoarts and @culturenight
Casting the Columcille Bell with medieval bronze foundry processes commissioned by @armaghrhymers. The 8” high bell is based on Irish early medieval handbells and decorated with symbolism linked to St. Columcille. It was cast using the lost-wax
Casting the Columcille Bell with medieval bronze foundry processes commissioned by @armaghrhymers. The 8” high bell is based on Irish early medieval handbells and decorated with symbolism linked to St. Columcille. It was cast using the lost-wax process in a clay mould using a medieval-type pit furnace, charcoal and leather bellows early June 2022. #lostwaxcasting #handbells #bronzesculptures #experimentalarchaeology #sculpture #iveragh #columcille #irishsculptor #bellcasting
A thunderstorm today here where I live in Kerry, Adding a little atmosphere to my #sculpture Rince na dTonnte (Dance of the waves) Inspired by the #Mythology of the sea #kerry #celf #sea #waves #royal_sculptors #sculpturegarden #sculptureartist #lowc
A thunderstorm today here where I live in Kerry, Adding a little atmosphere to my #sculpture Rince na dTonnte (Dance of the waves) Inspired by the #Mythology of the sea #kerry #celf #sea #waves #royal_sculptors #sculpturegarden #sculptureartist #lowcarbon fabrication methods #maritime #art
An early lithograph print of mine from 2005 depicting the voyage of Bran, three left from an edition of eleven. 21cm x 207cm, €200 unframed. DM if interested. A piece for #artistssupportpledge.The concept is to support artists during this diffic
An early lithograph print of mine from 2005 depicting the voyage of Bran, three left from an edition of eleven. 21cm x 207cm, €200 unframed. DM if interested. A piece for #artistssupportpledge.The concept is to support artists during this difficult time by selling your work for no more than €200 (not including shipping), once you reach the sale of €1000 you support another artist by pledging to buy a piece of work. #stonelithography #voyage #voyageofbran #currach #irishmythology #sculptor #crows #art #kunst #irishfolklore #printmaking #holgerlonze #sea #sails #worksonpaper #wildatlanticwaykerry #celf #drawing #supportartists #artcollector #originalart #seascape #irishartist #contemporarysculptor
Cruinne, five pieces of #publicart just installed in #geashill for @offalycountycouncil based on the Battle of Geashill and the mythology of the #milesians. Stonework by @feelystone_boyle_ , part-funded by @creativeireland
Cruinne, five pieces of #publicart just installed in #geashill for @offalycountycouncil based on the Battle of Geashill and the mythology of the #milesians. Stonework by @feelystone_boyle_ , part-funded by @creativeireland
Annenling #IronAgeHorns #BronzeAge #Bronzecasting #symposium #UmhaAois #Experimentarchaeology @art.james.hayes
Annenling #IronAgeHorns #BronzeAge #Bronzecasting #symposium #UmhaAois #Experimentarchaeology @art.james.hayes
Thirty people attending #experimentalarchaeology event for @culturenight making medieval #handbells to highlight #christianheritage and of the #iveraghpeninsula supported by @kerrycoarts @karen.hendy Getting ready for #CultureNight casting #medieval handbells using #bronzeage methods @kerrycoarts and @culturenight Casting the Columcille Bell with medieval bronze foundry processes commissioned by @armaghrhymers. The 8” high bell is based on Irish early medieval handbells and decorated with symbolism linked to St. Columcille. It was cast using the lost-wax A thunderstorm today here where I live in Kerry, Adding a little atmosphere to my #sculpture Rince na dTonnte (Dance of the waves) Inspired by the #Mythology of the sea #kerry #celf #sea #waves #royal_sculptors #sculpturegarden #sculptureartist #lowc An early lithograph print of mine from 2005 depicting the voyage of Bran, three left from an edition of eleven. 21cm x 207cm, €200 unframed. DM if interested. A piece for #artistssupportpledge.The concept is to support artists during this diffic Cruinne, five pieces of #publicart just installed in #geashill for @offalycountycouncil based on the Battle of Geashill and the mythology of the #milesians. Stonework by @feelystone_boyle_ , part-funded by @creativeireland Annenling #IronAgeHorns #BronzeAge #Bronzecasting #symposium #UmhaAois #Experimentarchaeology @art.james.hayes

Publications + Reviews

Holger C. Lönze Sculptor, Monograph, 2014 (download PDF or order a copy)

Form, Time and Material: The Application of Gestalt Theory to (...); Ph.D. thesis, 2004 (17MB PDF)

Flegg, E.; Perspective, About: Holger Lonze, 2011; article/review of practice (PDF excerpt)

Lönze, H.; From Baskets to Boats; Traditional Boats of Ireland, 2008 (PDF excerpt)


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Please email to arrange a visit to the studio located on the Iveragh Peninsula in Co. Kerry.

 

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