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Alva Gallagher
Eternal Echoes:
Sculpting the Vanishing Glaciers
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Alva Gallagher’s sculptures transcend traditional art forms; they are powerful testaments to the fragility and resilience of glaciers, capturing their beauty and imminent loss.
Alva Gallagher’s sculptures fuse art and environmental consciousness, transforming the fleeting beauty of glaciers into lasting glass forms. Through meticulous glass casting and innovative techniques, she captures the delicate balance between resilience and vulnerability. Her work reflects the ongoing loss of natural landscapes, inviting viewers to contemplate the urgent need for preservation. By turning melting glaciers into timeless pieces, Gallagher’s art serves as both a tribute to nature’s grandeur and a powerful statement on the impact of climate change.
 SoulsCourtesy of the artist |  MonumentsCourtesy of the artist |  TidalCourtesy of the artist |  NeveCourtesy of the artist |
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 AirCourtesy of the artist |  RestlessCourtesy of the artist |
BIO
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Alva Gallagher is an Irish multidisciplinary artist specializing in glass, bronze, and steel sculptures inspired by oceanic and glacial themes. Represented by galleries in Ireland, Canada, and the UK, she has exhibited globally, including Saatchi Gallery and Mall Galleries. Major commissions include the award-winning Rise in Dublin and the Four Ferns installation in Foxrock. Gallagher’s work is featured in collections like The National Museum of Ireland and the Deloitte Art Collection. Published in Modern Painter, Irish Arts Review, and CAST, she continues to push artistic boundaries.
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PUBLICATIONS
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Alva Gallagher’s work has been featured in prominent publications such as Modern Painter, Irish Arts Review, and the internationally acclaimed book CAST, now available at The MET, NYC. Her sculptures have been highlighted in various art reviews and exhibitions, including the Wayne Art Institute in Philadelphia. Gallagher’s innovative approach to glass casting continues to attract critical attention and recognition within the contemporary art world.
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​CRYSTALLINE REMNANTS: PRESERVING GLACIAL ESSENCE
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The series “Monuments” captures the delicate balance between beauty and loss, transforming melting glaciers into lasting glass sculptures. Inspired by her Irish coastal upbringing and the glacial landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, her work conveys the fragile relationship between nature and humanity. By preserving these ephemeral forms in glass, Gallagher creates a powerful commentary on environmental change, inviting viewers to reflect on resilience, memory, and the urgent need for preservation.
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