Cornelia Kubler Kananagh is a sculptor who lives and works in Connecticut and the Virgin Islands. Her sculptures are characterized by rounded biomorphic shapes and her observation of nature.
Her artistic career led her to become interested in environmental concerns and the link between her art and science. Her intent is to continue creating installations that highlight environmental issues, integrating her sculpture with science and education. Kavanagh’s sculptures are inspired by natural forms and by events in nature.
Deeply affected by the events of the Tsunami of 2004 she created sculptures about the destruction and the beauty of waves in a series of sculptures about waves and water.
She also created a series of sculptures called Arctic Ice Melt. This exhibit was inspired by the shapes of the tubular chutes that glacier water travels to the sea.
Her recent exhibit is called The Pteropod Project. The artist collaborated with Woods Hole Scientists to create an exhibit of beautiful sculptures inspired by microscopic sea creatures called a pteropods or “sea butterflies”
Kavanagh continues to create beautiful art work inspired by Nature and Environmental concerns.