Obituary: Imogen Stuart, passionate, prolific and playful German-Irish sculptor renowned for her striking pieces of work that adorn many public places

Imogen Stuart was born in Berlin in 1927 and moved to Ireland in 1949. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Ciara Dwyer

Imogen Stuart, the German-born Irish-based sculptor and woodcarver, died on March 24 at the age of 96. Renowned for her striking sculptures which were solid and strong with distinctive curves, her work adorns many churches and public places.

Her work includes the giant statue of Pope John Paul II in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, her angel of peace in St Teresa’s Church, Clarendon Street in Dublin and The Fiddler of Dooney in Stillorgan Shopping Centre. In the last few years, she also did a self-portrait which she said nearly killed her. She was prolific and creative right up until her death.