Sandra Bell
The Arch
The Arch is a celebration of life, it is the
entrance to the mysteries of the future and it
is with joy that the figures raise the flight of
birds to their freedom.
Foreword to come
Front Cover:
The Dream of Geronitus
photo by Alexander van Ingen
Granuaile
Granuaile is inspired by the historical pirate of the 17th century who ruled the coastal waters of the
West of Ireland. Known in England as Grace O’Malley she met with Queen Elizabeth I,
on equal terms and agreed to allow English vessels to sail freely in Irish waters.
Ava
Torc
The Torc Series is based on the ancient Celtic neck ornament which was widely used as an adornment
in early Irish culture. This sculpture pays tribute to the skillful craftsmanship of these
ancient relics, linking past tradition to the present time.
Eternity
Eternity features three figures soaring into the sky surrounded by twelve doves.
An edition of this sculpture was purchased by the Cork City Council and resides in their
The New City Hall on the banks of the River Lee.
Lily
Lovers Seat
Lover’s Seat reflects the courting practice of bygone days when lovers where chaperoned.
Lovewings
St. Ita
St. Ita was born in Waterford in the 5th century. She founded a monastery near Limerick
and fostered and educated young boys, the most famous being St. Brendan the Navigator.
Geronitus
Positioned in the splendid gardens of Champshill, a private recording studio and concert room in
West Sussex, this sculpture explores the theme of music and the uplifting quality that music
brings to our lives. It is inspired by ‘The Dream of Gerontius’ by Elgar.
Blythe Spirit
Dawn Trio
Stargazer
Exploring the theme of the Zodiac this sculpture represents the artist wearing
the constellation of her lover’s star sign, Taurus.
Lyric – wall sculpture
Arched Figures
Chalance II
The Gift
The Gift commemorates the artist’s birthday gift of orchids from her father.
One of the blooms was cast to complete the sculpture.
Mother and Child
Centaur
The Centaurs were a people of Thessaly, Greece, mythological figures, half man, half horse.
Venturer
Our lives are like boats at sea, we are constantly moving. At times we have great purpose
and move forward to the next destination swiftly but at other times
we tread water and let fate pull us along.
Voyager
Flow
Mother and Child
The maquette for a life sized sculpture commissioned by Father Malachy Conlon
and the Committee of Kilkerley National School where the artists
grandchildren will spend their early years.
Drifting
The theme of figures with boats or leaves echoes the passing of time and our passage through life.
Ellen
Ellen was created to celebrate Ellen McArthur’s solo voyage around the world.
Sandra Bell
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Personal Collection of
William Jefferson Clinton
Avonmore P.L.C.
CITI Bank
Department of External Affairs
I.K.E.I. Panasonic, Dundalk
International Investment and
Underwriters (I.I.U.)
K.P.M.G.
Ulster Museum
Elan Corporation P.L.C.
Wexford County Museum
Douglas Newman and Good
A.R.U.P
Dundalk U.D.C.0
Cork County Council
Russian Embassy Dublin
Kearys of Cork
Inchydonney Lodge and Spa
Cork City Council
Cara Environmental Technology
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Sir Martyn Arbib – Cultham Court
Unilever P.L.C.
Setanta Communications Ltd.
Allied Irish Banks
Bank of Ireland
Dublin Institute of Technology
P.M. Management Software
Wolf Development Ltd.
First National Building Society
Gluckman Ireland House
Museum of Fine Art, Malta
Bowerman Trust
Sisters of Bon Secour
S.I.S. Ltd.
Irish Embassy Oslo
Rose Project
Dun Laoghaire Co. Co.
Chamber of Commerce, Dublin
Galway Clinic
Anglo-Irish Bank, London
Private collections world wide
Commissions : Monumental
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Aer Rianta Shannon Airport ‘Spirit of Duty Free’
Dublin Corporation, Pearse Square ‘Harmony’
Dublin Corporation, Rialto Roundabout
Green Mount College ‘Solace’
Champshill, Garden Feature ‘Gerontius’
Dundalk U.D.C., Earl Street ‘Rhythm and Rhyme’
Champshill, Garden Feature ‘Enigma’
Bon Secour Care Village ‘Leading Light’
Cork County Council, Bandon ‘Wandering Aengus’
Roman Abramavich – Fining Hill Estate
Rose Project, Dublin ‘Rosebowl’
Dun Laoghaire Co.Co. – Bentley Villas – Water Feature
Railway Square, Waterford ‘St. Ita’
The Grange – England ‘Lovers Seat’
The Grange – England ‘Garden Feature’
Kilkerley Parish, Co. Louth ‘Mother and Child’
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