James MacCarthy
James MacCarthy (Irish: "Séamus MacCárṫaiġ;" 5 March 1945 – 15 July 2019) was an Irish sculptor and painter. He is best known for his figurative work in bronze, as well as natural and marine subjects in copper and limestone. MacCarthy’s sculpture range from small table top pieces to large public and corporate art works. Examples of his statues, monuments and plaques can be seen around Cork and Ireland, including a life-size bronze sculpture of Jack Lynch, Leader of Fianna Fáil and Irish Taoiseach, located in Blackpool, Cork. 

MacCarthy's work has exhibited in many respected galleries in Ireland and the UK. His sculptural pieces also feature in collections such as RTÉ, The Arts Council, AIB, and The Office of Public Works; as well as private collections both in Ireland and abroad.
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James MacCarthy
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