Gemma Kirby was raised in Tipperary in Ireland. She always had a keen interest in Art. Eventually the opportunity arose to study art and design on a full-time basis, completing level 5 and level 6 in CTI Senior College of further Education in Clonmel 2015 - 2017. She continued her studies in Limerick school of Art and Design where she completed the Honours BA in Ceramic Design in 2020.

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Glazing has always been something that Kirby has been fascinated by. In particular Volcanic Crater glazes. Her work is a material and process - based exploration inspired by the characteristics of expanding foam. The result of these interplays are unique abstract sculptural pieces.