John Kindness

John Kindness (born 1951) is a renowned Irish artist known for his unique and humorous approach to art. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he graduated from the Belfast College of Art and now lives and works in London. His work spans a range of media, including sculpture and painting, and often contrasts material, image, and reference in an unusual and humorous way.

Kindness's work is characterized by its contrast of the domestic and static association of tiling with dynamic and epic subjects. He is also known for his use of tiles in sculpture. His work suggests that the residues of contemporary life will be the artefacts of the future.

Public Sculptures on the Island of Ireland

• The Big Fish (1999): Also known as "The Salmon of Knowledge", this is a printed ceramic mosaic sculpture by John Kindness. The 10-metre-long statue was constructed in 1999 and installed on Donegall Quay in Belfast, Northern Ireland, near the Lagan Lookout and Custom House.
• Romulus and Seamas (1992): This sculpture is housed at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery in Banbridge.
• A Mummer's Banquet (2019): This piece is located at the Clone Learning Centre at Hillsborough Castle.
• Odysseus (2012): This was displayed at the Galway Arts Festival.
• Waterfall of Souvenirs (1991): This was previously displayed at The Art Council of Northern Ireland, but it was reported as removed or missing as of February 2022.