Daniel Cullen is an
Irish artist who works from his studio in County Wexford. Though self-taught in
the medium of ceramics, Daniel studied in both Hertfordshire College of Art and
Dunlaoire College of Art and Design. Daniel spent many years working as a
probation officer, during which time he ran art workshops for offenders
throughout the country, as well as in Mountjoy prison. Throughout this time,
Daniel’s own art practice continued privately. In 1998,
Daniel left social work behind and launched his full-time professional art
career. Since then he has worked continuously, producing a wide range of work,
both for exhibitions and in response to private commissions. Daniel has also
worked for several years as a freelance artist with the Irish Museum of Modern
Art on their Artist Team Although he previously worked in a variety of
mediums including wood and plaster, Daniel subsequently opted to devote himself
exclusively to ceramic sculpture. Fascinated as he is by its elemental nature
and versatility. He is noted in
particular for his large-scale ceramic sculptures, which he hand builds using
stoneware architectural clay. Much of his current work takes its inspiration
from Christian and Pre-Christian mythology. His re-interpretation of iconic
imagery invites the viewer to re-examine their contemporary psychological and
spiritual significance. His work is in increasing demand from both private and
public collectors and currently forms part of the Much of
Cullen’s work is the result of commission. He
welcomes commissions large and small, enjoying the opportunity this offers for
creative dialogue around the work. He finds it inspiring to work alongside
those who will eventually own the work. To
discuss a possible commission (with no obligation) Please contact Daniel by email, using our Contact Page
Recent Large Scale Public Sculptures Include
Private Commissions