Mary Kelly

Mary Kelly was an Irish-American artist and sculptor who was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1877. She was the daughter of a successful businessman and was raised in a comfortable home. She attended the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art and then moved to London in 1898 to study at the Slade School of Fine Art.

Early Career

Kelly's early career was focused on painting and sculpture. She was a member of the London Group, a collective of British artists who were interested in modern art. She was also a member of the Camden Town Group, a group of British painters who were interested in Post-Impressionism. Her work was exhibited in several galleries in London and she was well-known for her sculptures of animals and figures.

Kelly moved to New York City in 1912 and continued to work as an artist. She was a member of the Society of Independent Artists and exhibited her work in several galleries in the city. She also taught art classes at the Art Students League of New York.

Later Career

In the 1920s, Kelly began to focus more on sculpture and public art. She was commissioned to create several public sculptures in New York City, including a bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln in Union Square. She also created a series of sculptures for the New York Public Library.

Kelly's later career was focused on creating large-scale public sculptures. She was commissioned to create a series of sculptures for the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. She also created a series of sculptures for the 1939 New York World's Fair.

Legacy

Mary Kelly was an influential artist and sculptor who was known for her modernist style. Her work was exhibited in several galleries in London and New York City and she was commissioned to create several public sculptures in New York City. Her work is still exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.