ORLA DE BRÍ

1991-1995         NCAD Bronze Casting
1990-1991         DCVEC Metal Sculpture
1986-1990         DCVEC Clay Modeling & Ceramics
1986-1989         Grafton Academy of Design

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2006                "Shadow", Solomon Gallery
2002                "Humanitatum", Co Meath
1999                'Element of Pleasure' Origin Gallery
1997                "Sensual Impact", Origin Gallery

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2007                'Collectibles', Solomon Gallery, Dublin
2006                Christmas Show, Solomon Gallery, Dublin
2005                'Sculpture and Gardens', Solomon Gallery, Dublin
2004                'Anois', Pearse House Dublin
2003                Christmas Show, Private Collector Gallery, Cork
2002                "Arrive". Clifton Arts Festival, Co Galway
2001                Oireachtas Exhibition, invited artists
                        Hallworth Gallery invited artists
2000                Hallworth Gallery,invited artists
                        An tOireachtas, Invited Artist
1999                Cill Rialaigh Gallery, Two Person Show
                        Hallward Gallery, Group Show, December
                        "CODA 9,99", Dublin Castle
                        "Women in Art", Kerry
1998                Sculpture in context, Killmainham Gaol
                        Hallworth Gallery, invited artists
                        Lavit Gallery Cork, Group Show
1997                Solomon Gallery, Group Show
                        Cill Rialaigh Gallery (Group Sculpture Show)
                        Cill Rialaigh Gallery (Innocence and Sensuality)
1996                Oireachtas Exhibition
1996, ‘97         Sculpture in Context, Conrad Hotel
1996                Friends of Cill Rialaigh, London
                        The Camac Water Gardens Exhibition
                        Cill Rialaigh Gallery (From the Landscape)
1996, ‘97         Cill Rialaigh Gallery (Love and Lust Exhibition)
'95, ‘96, ’97      Aer Rianta Gateway to Art, Dublin Airport
1995                Claremorris Open
                        R.D.S. (KerryGold) Sculpture
                        Sculpture in Context, Malahide Castle

COMMISSIONS

2005                Interior sculptural elements at the Muckross Park Hotel, Co. Kerry
2004                Commisoned sculpture for HRH Princess Anne, presented by I.S.P.C.C
2002                TG4, Sean Ó Riada, commemorative sculpture
2002                TG4, Sean Ó Riada, commemorative sculpture
2000                Russell Court Hotel
1999                Revenue Commissioners.
                        Harcourt development ltd (large public sculpture off M50 Dublin)
                        Harcourt Development Ltd. Commissioned Sculpture for An Taoiseach
1998                U.C.C. 
1997, ‘98, ’99  Gilmore Communications
1996                A.T.&T.
1995                Coyle & Coyle Accountants
                        E.S.B.

PUBLIC COMISSIONS

2006                Niche Prospect Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin
                        Open Mind, Temporary Instalation, Grafton Street, Dublin
2005                'Humanitatum', Europa Academy, Swords, Dublin
2004                'Equilibrium', Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath 
                        'Na hArd Ríthe', Main Cork/Dublin Road, Co. Tipperary
2003                "Converse", Dundalk Co Louth
2002                "Source" National Trucks IRL. Blanchardstown
                        "An Tuatha de Dannan" The Gresham Hotel, Dublin
2001                "Reborn Images", Bray Garda Station Co Wicklow
                        "Intrigue", Harcourt Hotel.
2000                "An Clock Mhor", Galescoil na Cille, Co Meath
                        "Ard na Marcach Suan", Bridgend Co Donegal
1999                "The Bastard Son of Sisyphus" Harcourt Development ltd.


COLLECTIONS

Aer Rianta
American Airlines
Iarnród Eireann.
Dublin City University
University Collage Cork
Meath County Council
Many Private Collections in Ireland, France, UK, and USA.


AWARDS

Cill Rialaigh Project Co. Kerry Summer 1995, 1997, 1999
Meath Leader Equipment Grant 2000


ARTISTS STATEMENT

The body of work comprises of human forms combined with abstract shapes which are inspired by life situations and emotional states we may find ourselves in.
Reactions to these situations and how we observe ourselves continues to interest me.

Life is a journey of discovery and self discovery.  I feel we should change and evolve as we grow.  Situations and people we meet affect us; we take from their store of life stories and give them part of ours. This exchange and interaction excites me.  I have always felt an urge for personal freedom but we are all curtailed by different aspects of our lives. When I sculpt I feel true liberation.