Susanne Mahon
Coming from a long tradition of stone carvers and quarry men, Susanne is a fifth generation stone carver and sculptor. She is passionate about carrying forward and continuing the intangible cultural heritage of stone carving which has been synonymous with rural Dublin for generations.
Susanne’s passion to keep it alive, believing that it contributes to giving us a sense of identity and continuity, thus providing a link from our past through stone.
After completing her degree at the National College of Art and Design in 1996 Susanne learned her stone carving trade at a number of quarries and stone carving companies in rural Dublin.
Starting her own business as a stone carver and sculptor in 1999, Susanne has worked on numerous private commissions and projects, specializing in the restoration, reproduction, cleaning and conservation of antique marble carved fireplaces and architectural stone.