Photography by Lorenzo Butti
Irma Kennaway, a British artist, obtained her BA in Fashion and Textiles at the prestigious art school, Central St.Martins of London. She spent 3 years in Paris hand painting fabrics for major fashion houses. Subsequently she studied fine art in Florence at the ‘Accademia San Lorenzo de Medici’ before being employed by the silk printer Mantero in Como.
Irma has for some time been fascinated by Pop Art using popular consumer goods. She paints the background or recycles shiny food wrappers to offset the ice creams. Her ice cream sculptures are used for tables, lamps and wall art. Her fascination with light has led her to experiment with illuminating the works.
Irma is also known for her striking digital art often depicting Como.Today she is always looking to break new boundaries, exploring different media in her studio in Brunate above Lake Como. Home studio visits by appointment only.
