Vivienne Roche facts for kids

Vivienne Roche, born in 1953, is a famous Irish sculptor. She creates amazing artworks, often large sculptures, that you can see in many places. She is also known for sharing her ideas about art.

About Vivienne Roche

Vivienne Roche was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1953. Her father was an engineer. She went to school in Cork. Later, she studied art at the Crawford School of Art from 1970 to 1974. She also studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, finishing in 1975. In 2006, she received a special award from University College Cork.

Becoming a Sculptor

Vivienne started her career as an artist. Soon, she became a sculptor, creating three-dimensional artworks. She is now one of Ireland's most important sculptors.

Roche's Liberty Bell (1998) in Dublin's St. Patrick's Park

Vivienne helped start the National Sculpture Factory in Cork. This is a special place where sculptors can work. She was the leader of this factory from 1989 to 1997. She also served on the national Arts Council from 1993 to 1998. This council helps support art in Ireland. She was also part of the group that ran Cork Institute of Technology.

Vivienne is a member of Aosdána, a group of Irish artists. She is also a member of the Royal Hibernian Academy, which promotes art in Ireland. She helps guide the Hugh Lane Gallery and the Dublin City Gallery. Vivienne continues to help shape how art is supported in Ireland.

Exhibitions and Recognition

Vivienne Roche's sculptures have been shown in many countries. Her art has traveled to France, Finland, Sweden, England, and the U.S. Her work is so important that the President of Ireland has given her sculptures as gifts to leaders of other countries. Vivienne Roche lives in County Cork, Ireland.

Roche's NC Iris (2006) outside National College of Ireland in Mayor Square, Dublin