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Category: small works

Cucumber: Kilkenny limestone

Posted on February 22, 2015July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

Last summer I grew some small spikey/bobbly cucumbers (from Seed Savers) in the polytunnel. I thought they were an interesting… Read more Cucumber: Kilkenny limestone

Warted Kettle Gourd (Cucurbita pepo)

Posted on January 27, 2015July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

I was commissioned before Christmas to do a small gourd about life-size (100mm). I think it was a Warted Kettle… Read more Warted Kettle Gourd (Cucurbita pepo)

Beach stone from Mayo

Posted on January 14, 2015July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

This was a small stone I found on a beach in Mayo last year. I decided to give it a… Read more Beach stone from Mayo

2015 Carlow Arts Festival: “topic” hazelnut

Posted on January 10, 2015July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

The hazelnuts were amazing this year, a mast year. It inspired me! I made three stone (Kilkenny Limestone) hazel nuts… Read more 2015 Carlow Arts Festival: “topic” hazelnut

2012 RHA Open Exhibition: Velvet (banana)

Posted on June 3, 2012July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

My banana at the RHA   It Sold!!

Pelvis: Kilkenny Limestone

Posted on May 7, 2012July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

   

“Beechnut ” Kilkenny limestone

Posted on January 24, 2012February 12, 2020 by Martin Lyttle

I was commissioned by one of the organisers of the “Showcase of Art by Old Columbans” for another Beechnut. This… Read more “Beechnut ” Kilkenny limestone

2011 9 Stones exhibition: Garlic & Clove

Posted on July 15, 2011July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

The veg theme continues!!! Exhibited and sold at the 2011 9 Stones Artists Exhibition, Borris House.

Marrow: Schist

Posted on March 23, 2011July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

Completed  a new vegetable  – a marrow! Sculpted from a stone found in the garden. Its a schist of some… Read more Marrow: Schist

Heart

Posted on November 20, 2008July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

Just a small piece I’ve just made recently from a lovely bit of red untersberg limestone.

Aubergine

Posted on November 6, 2008July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

“Aubergine”  composed of Limestone from a quarry near Ballyragget. Another vegetable to and to my “Constant Gardener Series” It was… Read more Aubergine

Gourd: Kilkenny limestone

Posted on March 2, 2008July 29, 2018 by Martin Lyttle

One of my first works in local Kilkenny limestone. Selected for 2008 Carlow Arts Festival.

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Contact Martin

I live near Borris County Carlow IRELAND
+353 (0) 87 601 7051
lyttlemartin@gmail.com
Visits to my Studio can be organised by prior arrangement.

ABOUT:

Martin Lyttle is an Irish stone sculptor. He was born in Kenya and lived in Ethiopia as a child before coming to Co. Carlow, Ireland at the age of nine.

He enjoys undertaking both small and large-scale sculpture commissions. His background in geotechnical engineering means he has an in-depth knowledge of geology and skills to site and install large works safely and securely.

I'm proud to be a member of FORM Designmade in Carlow.

My Links

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I'm delighted to be represented by the Richard Scott Sculpture Gallery – which showcases the unique, rich and diverse works of more than 40 Irish and international sculptors.

My work is sold at THE STORE – A LOCAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOP LOCATED IN THE GATE LODGE OF BORRIS HOUSE, THE ANCESTRAL HOME OF THE McMURROUGH KAVANAGHS, HIGH KINGS OF LEINSTER, Ireland

Contact: Emma Jane, 085 132 5590, emmajanechampley@gmail.com

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