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Viola Desmond | Shaping History in Bronze

Some figures are part of history. Others define it. Viola Desmond is one of those figures. Her stand against racial segregation in Nova Scotia became a defining moment in Canadian civil rights. What began as an act of resistance, almost by accident, evolved into a story that reshaped national awareness. This bust was commissioned by Senator Wilfred Moore for the Buddy Daye Learning Institute and created posthumously in bronze. Beyond her role in civil rights history, Viola De

Chippie Kennedy is a contemporary sculptor whose work explores the human form with both precision and emotion. Beginning in fashion design, her early focus on movement and structure evolved into a deeper study of the body through clay, where form becomes a way to express identity, presence, and the human spirit.

Her work is exhibited internationally and held in private collections across the US, Canada, Europe, and beyond. Splitting her time between studios in Naples, Florida and Nova Scotia, Canada. Chippie continues to create from her base in the historic Lunenburg Foundry, where her growing presence attracts a global audience.

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Niobe — A Study of Pride, Loss, and Stillness

There is something timeless about the story of Niobe — a figure defined by pride, and ultimately, by devastating loss. In Greek mythology, Niobe’s hubris led her to challenge the gods, a moment of arrogance that resulted in the loss of her children and her transformation into stone, forever suspended in grief. This sculpture explores that exact moment — not in drama, but in restraint. Created from life with a live model, the work captures a deeply human gesture: arms crossing

Temptation

Created as a private commission and installed in Mexico, Temptation explores that delicate moment just before surrender, when instinct meets hesitation. The figure stands at the edge of the water, caught in a quiet dialogue between movement and pause. Her posture suggests both curiosity and restraint, as if she is drawn forward while still holding onto the present moment. The gesture is subtle, but charged with intention. The interaction with the environment is essential. Re

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Cirque Un

CIRQUE UN is the first piece in the series, where the language of movement, balance, and form begins. At 1/4 scale, this maquette captures a single figure in motion, suspended between lift and release. The gesture is open and searching, less about control and more about discovery. It sets the tone for the series, introducing a sense of lightness against the physical weight of the material. The extension of the form, particularly through the arms and the flowing elements, sugg

Cirque Deux

CIRQUE DEUX is the second piece in the series, continuing the exploration of balance, movement, and the relationship between figures in space. At this stage, the dialogue becomes more focused. The interaction between the figures is more direct, relying on tension and counterbalance rather than symmetry. Each form depends on the other, creating a sense of instability that holds the composition together. Working at 1/4 scale in clay allows the structure to evolve naturally. The

Cirque Trois

CIRQUE TROIS is the third piece in an ongoing series exploring balance, rhythm, and the relationship between multiple figures in motion. At 1/4 scale, this maquette continues the dialogue established in the earlier works, but with a greater sense of complexity and interaction. The three figures are not isolated forms, they rely on one another, each movement affecting the next, creating a continuous flow of tension and release. Working in clay allows the process to remain visi

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Maquettes

Viola Desmond | Shaping History in Bronze

Wanda Robson | A Legacy in Bronze

Wanda Robson was a woman of quiet impact and lasting influence. Best known as the sister of Viola Desmond, Wanda played a key role in bringing her sister’s story to national attention. Her efforts helped ensure that Viola’s stand against racism in Nova Scotia became recognized across Canada, ultimately leading to her being featured on the Canadian $10 bill. Wanda’s own story is just as remarkable. At 74, she graduated from Cape Breton University, becoming a symbol of persever

Gaea

This life-size bronze sculpture captures a quiet, introspective moment, rendered with remarkable sensitivity and technical precision. Sculpted from a live model, the work conveys a natural authenticity, where subtle shifts in expression and posture reveal a sense of calm reflection. The surface treatment is rich and expressive, combining smooth, luminous planes with organically textured elements that appear to emerge and dissolve along the shoulders and neckline. This contras

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Maud

Maud is a study in presence, capturing the quiet weight and individuality of the animal form. Working in clay allows the character to emerge through observation rather than idealization. The form is not overly refined, it holds onto the immediacy of the process, where small shifts in gesture and posture begin to define personality. There is a sense of familiarity in the stance, something both grounded and attentive. The surface remains active, carrying the marks of making. I

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Nature

My gallery in Lunenburg, Foundry, is now open seven days a week, 11-4! Drop by and be inspired or visit us online at https://foundrygallery.ca
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Well that was great fun! Thanks to all who came out for our first opening of the year. The exhibition continues until July 5th.

Please join me at my gallery, this Friday, June 5th, from 5-7pm, for the opening of Foundry's second season! Textile artist Sanna Rahola's fascinating Lophelia Series were created during her travels this winter in Tunisia. Made of hand worked Merino wool, her sculptures represent coral, kelp, and other sea flora she encountered while there. Oil painter Peter diGesu's large, colour-field landscapes harken back to his days growing up in the Mid-West. Now a long time resident of Mahone Bay, Peter is also currently one of the featured artists at the Muir Hotel's True Colours Gallery, and we're thrilled to be making his work available in Lunenburg. Take this opportunity to meet the artists at Foundry, this Friday night. The show will continue until July 5th.

Foundry will be opening at 12:30 on Friday, May 29, due to a studio visit.
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Some figures are part of history. Others define it. Discover the story behind Viola Desmond’s bronze bust and the legacy that reshaped Canadian civil rights. Link in Bio

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Beautiful flowers from some wonderful friends. Thank you to James and Gordon for your thoughtful welcome-back gift. I love them! So cheerful and inspiring in the gallery.
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Foundry will be opening for our second season on Tuesday, April 28, 11-4. We'll be showing new pieces from all of our artists and will be introducing you to the works of four new artists we're excited to now be representing. Keep watching as we feature our artists over the next few weeks. Foundry Gallery, at 53 Falkland Street, in beautiful, historic Lunenburg. Tuesday-Sunday, 11-4 and always by appointment.
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In the studio working on this very elegant reclining Hare.
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LOVE ROCK

As a lichen dipped treat for Valentines/Galentine, Foundry Gallery has partnered with artist Tim Forbes to offer an exclusive edition of his iconic photo image, “Love Rock” selected from the Sentinels II Collection.

16” x 16” archival print ready for framing
Signed & numbered Edition of 14 only
Hahnemühle German Etching® paper / 310 gsm
Created and printed in Lunenburg, NS
$495.00

Reserve the perfect art lover’s Valentine:
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Captain Angus Walters, famed captain of the famed schooner the Bluenose. This bronze portrait of the captain, that I created, is on display at the Lunenburg Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. Please see the link in the comments for a wonderful video of the unveiling of this piece, by the beloved journalist Colleen Jones.
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Thank you to Galeria Azur for choosing my Cirque series of bronzes to be shown at Red Dot Miami 2025! Such a fun experience working with this great team. Their Pop-Up Art Week Miami continues until December 15 and my works are also available on Galeria Azur's Artsy platform at https://www.artsy.net/artwork/chippie-kennedy-cirque-trois.
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"Cirque Un", "Cirque Deux", and "Cirque Trois", at Red Dot Miami 2025, Galeria Azur, booth 208, December 3-7.
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Honoured that my Cirque series of sculptures have been chosen by Galeria Azur to be shown in their booth for Red Dot Miami 2025, December 3-7.
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My "Hare Bust", such a handsome fellow, don't you think! Available through my gallery; contact@foundrygallery.ca.
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Looking forward to seeing Isabelle and the other women of Rue Pigalle this weekend in Philadelphia.
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I’ve been working hard in the studio this summer, creating a series of sculptures talking about whales. At the stage now of fabricating molds which I’ll use to create wax models of the original clays. Using the traditional “cire perdue” method, my foundry will use these waxes to cast in bronze. The choice of patinas and hand working the piece will finish them off. Can’t wait to share them with you!
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While studying in Florence, I often visited the Uffizi, being inspired by the Gaddi Torso. Here's my interpretation, in bronze, of this marble masterpiece.
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Looking back on my gallery’s first vernissage for our inaugural show, Sentinel Series II, by photographer Tim Forbes. It was a fabulous evening with new friends and old and set the tone for the rest of our season. We are thrilled to represent Tim and his photos continue to be available through @FoundryGalleryLunenburg
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What a night we had for this opening! Our current show, Cuan Haven+Ocean, by artist Mark Raynes Roberts looks at Mark's crystal engraved pieces as well as his most recent acrylic paintings.
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The summer season has moved on but I’m happy to say that my limited edition bronze sculpture, “A Day at the Beach”, has found a new home here on Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore. With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, I hope that the new owner has fond memories of childhood days spent building sandcastles each time they look at this piece.
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At Foundry Gallery this month, Tim McGuire's show Sun Came Shining showcases Tim's mastery of light and shadow. The gallery is open Tuesday-Sunday, 11-4 at 53 Falkland Street.
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Another fabulous night at Foundry for the vernissage of Tim McGuire’s show, “Sun Came Shining”. Showcasing recent works by Tim, in his signature, post-impressionist style, these paintings explore light and shadow and how Tim sees his world now that he and his wife Mélanie are raising their two daughters on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. All pieces are done in oil on linen with lovely bespoke frames. Thank you to our guests for joining us, you made the night lively and memorable! And thank you to our partners; chef Mary @HodgePodge_Lunenburg, event planner Shanna @DetailsEventStudio, and florist Laura @Meguma_Meadows. Until the next time!
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It's been a busy start to the season and I'm just sitting down now to catch up on Instagram. Had a very fun night in the gallery with other business folk in town. Looking forward to the next one..
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The gallery is open today, Saturday December 14, and then this week, Monday the 15th through Friday the 19th, 11-4 daily. Drop by the Old Lunenburg Foundry Building, at 53 Falkland Street, for gifts they will cherish for generations. Our gift to you is no HST for the month of December.
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Thank you to Matthew Moore of CBC News, Sydney, for this lovely piece on the unveiling of the Wanda Robson bust by Chippie Kennedy, at Cape Breton University on November 21, 2024.
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Incredibly proud of my latest work, a commissioned bust of the late Wanda Robson, famed civil rights activist and sister of Viola Desmond. The bust depicts Mrs. Robson as a student during her time at Cape Breton University. Shown here is Joe Robson, Wanda's husband, and I, during the unveiling ceremony on Thursday night at CBU.
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For the past year I have been working on my latest commission, a bust of the late educator and civil rights activist Wanda Robson. I can now share with you all that on Thursday night, in the central library of Cape Breton University, the tribute to this great Canadian was unveiled to the public. Displayed in a section of the library, now officially known as "Wanda's Place", this bronze bust will inspire and educate generations of students to come. I am so proud to have been chosen to honour this amazing woman. Pictured here with the bust is, left to right, the Honourable Wilfred Moore, Q.C., David Dingwall, President and Vice Chancellor of CBU, myself, Joe Robson, Wanda's husband, and Jane Ritcey-Moore, President of Adams and Knickle, Lunenburg.
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The Studio Gallery will be closed today for a wee break. It’s quite nasty out and it has been a busy week. I have some big news to share with you all!

“Female Torso”, life size bronze with granite base, by Chippie Kennedy, in The Studio Gallery, open today 11-4.
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One of the “Cirque” series of bronzes I made in 2022, at The Studio Gallery, 53 Falkland Street, open today, 11-4ish.
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Niobe — A Study of Pride, Loss, and Stillness

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Viola Desmond | Shaping History in Bronze

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