John O'Connor
An exageration of the figure is a reccuring theme in John’s work. Blending the physical with the emotional he explores the fabric of his own internal worlds. He approaches his work with an honest and open heart where he can share what he believes to be states of mind that are inherent in us all.
John demonstrates these universal states of mind and emotion with a visual dialogue we can all relate to, taking us on a journey to a place where familiarity and shared emotional expressions unite us. His works manage to reveal an intimate examination of our reflective self. His works are personal, emotional and poetic and often evoke a quiet and meditative atmosphere where the viewer is granted a space of self-reflection.
Johns work is exhibited internationally and through out the UK. John has been a professional sculptor for the last 15 years. He currently works and lives in Suffolk with his wife and daughter.
Our emotional state of being is reflected in the physical, John’s work demonstrates this beautifully.
Foundry Bronze Sculptures
Ascending Female
foundry bronze edition 12, bronze resin edition 12
Ascending Male
foundry bronze edition 12, bronze resin edition 12
Innerlight
foundry bronze edition 5, slate resin edition 12
Day Dreamer
foundry bronze edition 5, iron resin edition 10
Innerbalance
foundry bronze edition 5, slate resin edition 10
Beyond Limitations
foundry bronze edition 5, iron resin edition 10
Innerspace
foundry bronze edition 5, slate resin edition 10
Stargazer
foundry bronze edition 5, slate resin edition 10
Spring
SOLD
Solitude
foundry bronze edition 5, iron resin edition 10
Timeless I
foundry bronze edition 12, bronze resin edition 12
Timeless-II
foundry bronze edition 12, bronze resin edition 12
John’s sculptures are beautiful, inspiring and though provoking.
John O'Connor's CV 
Recent edition sculpture work
Star gazer installation at Art in Action
'Orange Juice' the Orang-utan
The Running Elephant
The Darkest time of night before the sun arises (seated figure)
Commissions
Recently gained life size bronze of Christopher Marlowe
London for St. Nicholas’s Church and The Marlowe Society life size bronze dancing figure commissioned for a Cruise Liner
Life size bronzes of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plumber commissioned for a Cruise Liner.
Work on 7ft sculpture of Minerva for Minerva Property Company for their new headquarters in Wigmore Street, London.
2ft Commissioned Shell Emblem for reception of St James Independent School for Girls, Olympia, London.
Exhibitions
Sept 2001
London Mall galleries
Feb 2002
Affordable Art fair Battersea
2002, 2003, 2005
Art in Action, Oxford
2004
Mill Dene Gardens Gloustershire