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Robin Bell BA Trinity College, Toron
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AboutWent to Italy in 1973 on Sabbatical and never left. Resides in Pietrasanta, the world's greatest sculptural center.Perfected his craft in Pietrasanta and developed important, close working relations with local artisans to ensure the highest quality of his creations. Has been producing commisioned bronzes since 1980 for leading international real estate corporations- worldwide. Creates custom works that pay a great deal of attention to history, setting and the subject matter's each and every detail. Sculptures which stand the test of history, time and culture. |
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Exhibition HistoryPersonal:1975 Marianne Frienland Gallery, Toronto; 1976 Marianne Frienland Gallery, Toronto; 1978 Bau-Xi Gallery, Toronto; 1978-79 Travelling Exhibition: Agnes Etherington Art Center, Rodman Hall, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, Gallery Toronto Stratford, Art Gallery of Algoma; 1980 Harbourfront Art Gallery, Toronto, 1983 Canadian Cultural Institute, Roma. Collective: 1974 Prima Collettivo di Scultori in Versilia, Querceta; 1975 3rd Collettivo di Scultori in Versilia, Pietrasanta; 1977 "Anticipation" First Cdn Place Toronto, "Images of the Seventies" Peterborough Art Gallery, "Marbres et Bronzes" Centre Culturel Canadien, Paris; 1978 "Artisti in Piazza" Pietrasanta, "Salon des Artistes" Toronto; 1979 "8 North" Art Gallery of Algoma, "Sculpture 79" Harbourfront, Toronto; 1980 "A Canadian Start in Art" Canada House, London; 1982 "Image 81" The Ontario Society of Artist Juried Exhibition | |
Biography / CVIn 1974 he went to Italy on sabbatical and never left.Resides in Pietrasanta, the world's greatest sculptural center. Perfected his craft in Pietrasanta and developed important, close working with local artisan to ensure the highest possible quality for his Creations. Since 1980 he has been producing commissioned bronzes for leading international real estate Corporations worldwide. Custom works that pay a great deal of attention to history, setting, and the subject matter's each and every detail. These sculptures stand the test of History. Robin is a master in bronze, marble and mosaic. | |
Awards and Prizes1979 Greenshields Foundation Schoolarship1977 Ontario Arts Council Aid to Artists 1978 Canada Council Short Term Grant, Ontario Arts Council Aid to Artists 1979 Excellence in £D Work, Algoma Arts Fesstival Assoc. | |
Acquisitions / CollectionsMajorCommissions 1980-81 Running In, Edmonton Commissioned by Triple Five Corp.Shopping Centres 1984-85 The Goalie, Montreal Commissioned by Cambridge Shopping Centres Ltd. 1984-85 Open Sea, Edmonton Commissioned by Triple Five Corp.Shopping Centres 1987-90 Chunky Cutting, Edmont Commissioned by Stadium Shopping Centres Ltd. 1989-90 Teeming, Sheffield, England Commissioned by Stadium Developments of England 1990-91 Wallscape, Hong Kong Commissioned by The Hong Kong Land Property Company Ltd. 1993-94 Ninja Wall, Hong Kong Commissioned by Playmates Properties Ltd., Hong Kong 1996-98 Cutter's Choice, Edmonton Commissioned by Cambridge Shopping Centres Ltd. 1999 The circle of Caring, Ottawa Commissioned for the May Court Hospice Chronology of a Commission In brief here is the chronology of a typical commissioned sculpture: Idea developed Detailed concept prepared: collaborative process with the client in the research and creativity to maximize the impact. Scale maquette: prepared for feedback and approval; client presentations and site visits. All artistic and project management undertaken by Robin Bell through to on-site installation. | |
Price Range of WorkRobin Bell's work has a price range from £13066 to £111570. | |
Mediums utilisedRobin Bell's work is found in the following materials:Cast bronze, granite base | |
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