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Contemporary Irish Sculptor Working with Copper, Steel and Timber

Richard Andreucetti working in his studio creating contemporary artwork

I am Richard Andreucetti, a contemporary Irish sculptor based in County Clare, working with copper, steel and timber from my studio in the West of Ireland.

My practice brings together traditional metalworking skills, sculptural form and a considered approach to making. Through an exploration of balance, texture and material, I create works that reveal the distinctive character and qualities of the materials themselves.

From original freestanding sculptures and sculptural wall art to bespoke commissions for collectors, interiors and architectural spaces, each piece is individually developed and handcrafted with care.

"Forged in Ireland and sculpted for the soul."

Please step inside, explore, and experience art that is forged with heart, hands, and heritage.

Hand-carved timber sculpture, titled Eve by Irish artist Richard Andreucetti, symbolising Eve, the Mother, a reflection on creation, femininity, and the origins of life through natural wood form.
Copper nautilus fossil sculpture handcrafted by Richard Andreucetti, reflecting the intricate spirals of marine fossils and the artist’s fusion of metalwork and natural form.
Copper shell fossil artwork by Irish sculptor Richard Andreucetti, combining industrial metalwork with organic shapes inspired by the Atlantic coast and ancient fossils.
Fine silver pendant designed by Richard Andreucetti, textured to evoke the rugged patterns of Burren limestone and the raw beauty of Ireland’s west coast

About Richard

My creative journey began in Dublin, where I worked as a metal fabricator, welder, draughtsman and design engineer. This technical foundation continues to influence my artistic practice, bringing precision, structural understanding and a deep respect for materials to every work I create.

My practice brings together engineering discipline and artistic intuition, exploring the relationship between structure and spontaneity, order and chaos. Through abstract metal sculpture and sculptural relief, I develop forms inspired by Celtic heritage, the natural world and the distinctive landscapes of the West of Ireland.

Working primarily with copper, steel, aluminium, stainless steel and timber, I am drawn to the individual qualities of each material. The strength of steel, the lightness of aluminium and the warmth of copper offer different possibilities for expression. Through welding, forging, heating and forming, I transform these materials, allowing their textures, movement and natural characteristics to emerge.

Living on the west coast of Ireland, I find continual inspiration in the Atlantic coastline, the ancient limestone landscape of the Burren and the rhythms of the natural environment. Patterns found in nature, from the spirals of seaweed to the intricate structures of leaves, influence the organic forms and movement within my sculptures.

At the heart of my work is an ongoing exploration of material, form and transformation. I see metal as something more than an industrial material; through heat, pressure and craftsmanship, it becomes expressive, tactile and full of character. Each sculpture develops through a process of experimentation, where technical knowledge and creative instinct meet.

My journey from metal fabricator and engineer to sculptor has been a natural evolution, bringing together a lifetime of working with metal, an understanding of structure and a continuing curiosity about the possibilities of form.

Metal, fire and form — a continuing exploration of material, movement and expression.

Richard Andreucetti

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Copper nautilus fossil sculpture handcrafted by Richard Andreucetti

 

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Selected Gallery Placement:

2026 – Works available at Teal House Gallery, Dublin, Ireland