Self-Taught Sculptor
Sandra Bell was born in 1954. She was educated in Newry, Dundalk and at Glengara Park, Co. Dublin. She is a self-taught sculptor predominantly working with the “Lost Wax Method” for bronze casting.
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Sabrina Fair by Sandra Bell
Harmony by Sandra Bell
Unique and Recognizable Practice
Sandra Bell’s practice focuses on moulding and developing an array of simple linear patterns and flowing shapes, all of which depend upon abstracting the human figure. Executed with high technical skill and craftmanship, superbly finished with rich and varied patinations and polished surfaces, they invite active participation. Her sculptures are elegant, graceful and feminine and are influenced by many styles, such as Celtic, Classical and African, resulting in a unique and recognizable practice.
“I predominately work in two areas, each complimenting the other, Gallery Exhibitions and Public/Private commissions.Gallery Exhibitions allow me freedom of expression and also offer me the opportunity to exhibit the maquettes of the monumental works I produce. Monumental commissions channel my work into particular directions, depending on the brief and the suggestions of clients. I find the interaction with commissioners of great benefit when creating site-specific work. It also makes the sculpture more personal for those who choose to live with it.My aim as an artist is to portray the essence.” – Sandra Bell
Andrew Wyeth once said: “To my mind the master is the one who can simultaneously give the effect of simplicity and restraint, yet you can go right up to it and explore it endlessly with greatest joy”. This is exemplified in the work of Sandra Bell – there is rhythm and movement, whilst the pieces exude a wonderful calm and quietness.
Solo and Two Person Shows
Oriel Gallery, Dublin, 2010
Chelsea Flower Show, London, 2008
Gallery 27, Cork St., London, 2006
Pingvin Gallery, Oslo, 2005
Bold Gallery, Galway, 2005
Bruton St. Gallery, London, 2002
Bruton St. Gallery, London, 2000
Albemarle Gallery, Londoon, 1998
AIB Bank, New York, 1998
Gluckman Ireland House, New York, 1998
Museum Fine Arts, Valletta, Malta, 1998
Hallward Gallery, Dublin, 1997
Nelson Bell Gallery, Belfast, 1997
Lavit Gallery, Cork, 1996
Kenny Gallery, Galway, 1996
Louth County Museum, 1994
Gordon Gallery, Derry, 1994
Nelson Bell Gallery, Belfast, 1993
Kenny Gallery, Galway, 1991
Nelson Bell Gallery, Belfast, 1990
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Tracy McNee Galleries, London & Glasgow, 2008
Courcoux Courcoux Gallery, Hants, 2008
Solomon Gallery, Dublin, 2008
Tracy McNee Galleries, London & Glasgow, 2007
Solomon Gallery, Dublin, 2007
Barbara Stanley Gallery, London, 2007
Courcoux Courcoux Gallery, Hants, 2007
Courcoux Courcoux Gallery, Hants, 2006
Solomon Gallery, Dublin, 2006
Tracy McNee Gallery, Glasgow, 2006
Laurin Gallery, Santa Margerita, Italy, 2005
60th Anniversary of the United Nations Exhibition, Geneva, 2005
Tracy McNee Gallery, Glasgow, 1999-2004
McHardy Sculpture Company, London, 1999-2004
Lavit Gallery, Cork, 1999-2004
Hallward Gallery, Dublin, 1999-2004
Bell Gallery, Belfast, 1998
RHA, Dublin, 1998
Kenny Gallery, Galway, 1998
EIGSE, Carlow, 1998
David Messum Gallery, 1997
Cork Street, London, 1997
Art ’97, International Art Fair, London, 1997
Kilcock Gallery, Kildare, 1997
Kenny Gallery, Galway, 1997
Marbella, Spain, 1997
Solomon Gallery, Dublin, 1997
Bell Gallery, Belfast, 1996
Gordon Gallery, Derry, 1996
Newcastle Gallery, County Down, 1996
Kilcock Gallery, County Kildare, 1996
Lavit Gallery, Cork, 1996
David Museum Gallery, 1996
Cork Street, London, 1996
Hallward Gallery, Dublin, 1996
Bell Gallery, Belfast, 1995
Gordon Gallery, Derry, 1995
Kenny Gallery, Galway, 1995
Kilcock Gallery, County Kildare, 1995
Lavit Gallery, Cork, 1995
Gallery Heeren, Holland, 1995
Bell Gallery, Belfast, 1994
Ulster Arts Club Gallery, Belfast, 1994
Gallery Heeren, Holland, 1994
RHA, Dublin, 1994
Oireachtais, Dublin, 1994
Lavit Gallery, Cork, 1994
Kilcock Gallery, County Kildare, 1993
Kenny Gallery, Galway, 1992
Kilcock Gallery, County Kildare, 1992
Bell Gallery, Belfast, 1992
RHA, Dublin, 1991
Kilcock Gallery (2 person show), Co Kildare, 1991
Nelson Bell Gallery, Belfast, 1991
Kenny Gallery, Galway, 1991
Solomon Gallery, Dublin, 1990
Gallery Rec, Paris, 1990
Kenny Gallery, Galway, 1990
COLLECTIONS
Personal Collection William Jefferson Clinton
Avonmore PLC
CITI Bank
Department of External Affairs
IKEI Panasonic, Dundalk
International Investment & Underwriters
KPMG
Ulster Museum
Elan Corporation PLC
Wexford County Council
Douglas Newman & Good
ARUP
Dundalk UDC
Cork County Council
Cara Environmental Technology Ltd
Bowerman Trust
Unilever PLC
Setanta Communications PLC
Allied Irish Bank
Bank of Ireland
Dublin Institute of Technology
PM Management Software
Wolf Development Ltd
First National Building Society
Gluckman Ireland House
Museum of Fine Art, Malta
Sisters of Bon Secour
SIS Ltd
Paulwels Trafo
Galway Clinic
Inshydoney Lodge and Spa
Keary’s Toyota Group
Russian Embassy, Ireland
Irish Embassy, Oslo, Norway
Private collections worldwide
COMMISSIONS
Kilkerley Parish, Co. Louth – “Mother and Child”, 2008
Railway Square, Waterford – “St. Ita”, 2008
The Grange, England – “Blithe Spirit”, 2007
The Grange, England – “Lovers Seat”, 2007
Bentley Villas, Dun Laoghaire County Council, 2006
Rose Project, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin – “Rosebowl”, 2006
Roman Abramavich, Fining Hill Estate, 2004
Cork County Council, Bandon – “Wandering Aengus”, 2003
Bon Secour Care Village – “Leading Light”, 2003
Champshill, Garden Feature – “Enigma”, 2002
Dundalk Urban District Council, Earl Street, 2002
Champshill, Garden Feature – “Gerontius”, 2001
Greenmount College, NI, Water Feature – “Source”, 2001
Dublin Corporation, Rialto Roundabout, 2000
Dublin Corporation, Pearse Square – “Harmony”, 1998
Aer Rianta Shannon Airport – “Spirit of Duty Free”, 1997
Contact Details:
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