The Artists

On the steps Skibb
Skibbereen 1985, prior to major group exhibition in Zurich. From left to right: Kevin O’Farrell, Linny Wright, Jack O’Connell (admin), Coilin Murray, Brian Lalor, Terry Searle, Pat Connor, Keggie Carew, Ian Wright,  John Verling. Also in show but not in photo: Carol James, Leda May, D, John Williamson, David Checkovich. Photo by Kevin O’Farrell

‘Bohemian’ Ballydehob was (and still is) a cosmopolitan hub of creativity, perhaps never more than during the 1960s and 70s. 

All artists on the list below have work in BAM’s permanent collection. Please click on the name of the artist to learn more.

Cormac Boydell

Naomi Brandel

David Chechovich

Pat Connor

Norah Golden

Gurteenakilla / Brushfire Pottery

Carol James

Brian Lalor

Leda May – Luba Studios

Cóilín Murray

Kevin O’Farrell

Susan O’Toole

Christa Reichel

Rossmore Country Pottery

Terry Searle

John Verling

Ian and Lynne Wright – Cors’ it’s Ceramics

West Cork Writers

Anyone wishing to contribute pieces for the collection or information for the archive are encouraged to please contact us.