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ORLA DE BRÍ: Bound

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5 - 28 March 2020

Orla de Brí - Bound

Solomon Fine Art is delighted to host a solo exhibition of new work by the renowned Irish sculptor Orla de Brí. In this, de Brí’s third solo exhibition with Solomon, the artist explores what, as humans we are bound to and bound by as we navigate our lives; “We are bound to live, to change, to communicate, to protect, to explore, to be, to love. We are bound by time, rules, gender and to be part of nature”.

Working with bronze, Corten steel and a variety of patinas, de Brí has created a total of 18 elegant figurative sculptures for this exhibition which respond to the personal and collective challenges of modern life. Among these is the stunning central work Bound, a 3-meter-high female figure precariously balanced on a skirt of branches tied tightly around her waist, emphasising our connection to and reliance on the natural world. A number of works in the exhibition depict groups of figures demonstrating themes of community and collective strength. In Flock, a work developed in 2018 ahead of the abortion referendum, we see seven figures in a V formation preparing to take flight, heads bowed, arms outstretched.

Working from her studio in Co. Meath, Orla de Brí is very much a hands-on sculptor, enjoying every aspect of the work, from the concept of the first drawing through to the varied and sometimes challenging physical processes. Her unique, elegantly stylised figures and objects, in a variety of materials, including bronze, steel, stone and fibreglass are familiar to many.  De Brí has had seven major solo shows and has completed 26 site-specific, large-scale public sculptures in Ireland, London and Istanbul. Her most recent commissions include Quiet Listening, a 3-meter high figure and a 5-meter 24ct gold leafed tree for the roof of Belvelly Castle, at the entrance to the Great Island, Cobh, Co Cork and Flow, a 7-meter high figure suspended above a stream for the Sabanci Collection in Istanbul. Other collections include the University of Limerick, Bank of Ireland, Aer Rianta, Dublin City University and The Office of Public Works. De Brí is also in many significant private collections both nationally and internationally.


Please note that some of the sculptures are in limited editions, so please contact the gallery to enquire about orders.  Editions usually take 4-6 weeks to cast.  


  • Orla de Brí, Bound (large)
    Orla de Brí
    Bound (large)
    bronze, unique (from a series)
    275 x 177 x 157cm
  • Orla de Brí, Herd
    Orla de Brí
    Herd
    bronze, unique
    171 x 38 x 25cm
  • Orla de Brí, Flock
    Orla de Brí
    Flock
    bronze, unique
    73 x 95 x 87cm
    € 18,500.00
  • Orla de Brí, Isolated She Stag
    Orla de Brí
    Isolated She Stag
    bronze, unique
    176 x 43 x 43cm
  • Orla de Brí, Head Scape, Time
    Orla de Brí
    Head Scape, Time
    bronze, unique
    50 x 44 x 19cm
  • Orla de Brí, Head Scape, Heart
    Orla de Brí
    Head Scape, Heart
    bronze, unique
    50 x 44 x 19cm
  • Orla de Brí, Rootless
    Orla de Brí
    Rootless
    bronze, unique (from a series)
    170 x 43 x 43cm
  • Orla de Brí, Bound (maquette)
    Orla de Brí
    Bound (maquette)
    bronze, unique (from a series)
    90 x 56 x 53cm
  • Orla de Brí, Cusp
    Orla de Brí
    Cusp
    bronze, edition of 5
    94 x 20 x 13 cm
    Edition of 5 (#1/5)
  • Orla de Brí, Lone She Stag
    Orla de Brí
    Lone She Stag
    bronze, unique
    82 x 54 x 15cm
  • Orla de Brí, Collective Tangle
    Orla de Brí
    Collective Tangle
    bronze, unique
    41 x 50 x 28cm
    Solomon Fine Art - Orla de Brí, Collective Tangle
    Sold
    € 7,500.00
    0 in cart
  • Orla de Brí, Quiet Crusader
    Orla de Brí
    Quiet Crusader
    bronze, edition of 5
    30 x 56 x 28cm
    Edition of 5 plus 1 artist's proof (#1/5)
  • Orla de Brí, Quiet Crusader
    Orla de Brí
    Quiet Crusader
    bronze, ediiton of 5
    30 x 56 x 28cm
    Edition of 5 (#2/5)
  • Orla de Brí, Quiet Crusader
    Orla de Brí
    Quiet Crusader
    bronze, edition of 5
    30 x 56 x 28cm
    Edition of 5 plus 1 artist's proof (#3/5)
  • Orla de Brí, Quiet Crusader
    Orla de Brí
    Quiet Crusader
    bronze, edition of 5
    30 x 56 x 28cm
    Edition of 5 plus 1 artist's proof (#5/5)
  • Orla de Brí, Quiet Crusader
    Orla de Brí
    Quiet Crusader
    bronze, edition of 5
    30 x 56 x 28cm
    Edition of 5 plus 1 artist's proof (AP 1/1)
  • Orla de Brí, Source
    Orla de Brí
    Source
    bronze, edition of 3
    47 x 26 x 15cm
    Edition 1 of 3 (#1/3)
    Solomon Fine Art - Orla de Brí, Source
    Sold
    € 4,900.00
    0 in cart
  • Orla de Brí, Like Mind
    Orla de Brí
    Like Mind
    bronze, edition of 3
    20 x 36 x 9cm
    Edition 1 of 3 (#1/3)
  • Orla de Brí, Cross Bearer
    Orla de Brí
    Cross Bearer
    bronze, unique
    47 x 47cm
  • Orla de Brí, Tangle Female
    Orla de Brí
    Tangle Female
    bronze, edition of 5
    18 x 18 x 12cm
    (#1/5)
  • Orla de Brí, Tangle Male
    Orla de Brí
    Tangle Male
    bronze, edition of 5
    17 x 18 x 9cm
    (#1/5)
  • Orla de Brí, Army
    Orla de Brí
    Army
    bronze, edition of 8
    each 30 x 18 x 15 cm
  • Orla de Brí: BOUND From Friday 6 March to Saturday 28 March Solomon Fine Art is delighted to host a...

    Orla de Brí: BOUND

    From Friday 6 March to Saturday 28 March Solomon Fine Art is delighted to host a solo exhibition of new work by the renowned Irish sculptor Orla de Brí. In this, de Brí’s fourth solo exhibition with Solomon, the artist explores what, as humans, we are bound to and bound by as we navigate our lives; “We are bound to live, to change, to communicate, to protect, to explore, to be, to love.  We are bound by time, rules, gender and to be part of nature”.

     

    Working with bronze, Corten steel and a variety of patinas, de Brí has created a total of 18 elegant figurative sculptures which respond to the personal and collective challenges of modern life. Among these is the stunning central work Bound, a 3-meter-high female figure precariously balanced on a skirt of branches tied tightly around her waist, emphasizing our connection to and reliance on the natural world.  

     

    Scroll down for exhibition images, price list, video and social photos from the Private View opening night reception.  Critical reviews and press articles can be viewed HERE

  • Orla de Brí, Bound (large) (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Herd (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Flock (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Isolated She Stag (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Head Scape, Heart (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Head Scape, Time (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Rootless (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Bound (maquette) (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Cusp (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Lone She Stag (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Collective Tangle (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Quiet Crusader (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Source (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Like Mind (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Tangle Female (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Tangle Male (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Cross Bearer (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Army (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Orla de Brí, Bound (large)
  • Video of the exhibition including footage from the Private View opening night reception

  • Orla de Brí: BOUND, Opening night photos News

    Orla de Brí: BOUND

    Opening night photos March 5, 2020
  • News & Reviews

    • VIDEO: Orla de Bri, BOUND: A short video of Orla de Brí's solo exhibition of bronzes
      News

      VIDEO: Orla de Bri

      BOUND: A short video of Orla de Brí's solo exhibition of bronzes March 25, 2020
    • Orla de Brí: BOUND, Opening night photos
      News

      Orla de Brí: BOUND

      Opening night photos March 5, 2020
    • Evening Herald: Dubliner's Diary, Orla de Bri opening night photos
      News

      Evening Herald: Dubliner's Diary

      Orla de Bri opening night photos March 9, 2020
    • SUNDAY INDEPENDENT: The Edge, Barry Egan reports on Orla de Brí Opening Night
      News

      SUNDAY INDEPENDENT: The Edge

      Barry Egan reports on Orla de Brí Opening Night March 9, 2020
    • Irish Times Magazine, Orla de Brí BOUND
      News

      Irish Times Magazine

      Orla de Brí BOUND March 7, 2020
    • ORLA DE BRI: Bound, Sunday Business Post
      News

      ORLA DE BRI: Bound

      Sunday Business Post March 1, 2020
    • GLOSS MAGAZINE: Artistic License, Interview with Orla de Brí
      News

      GLOSS MAGAZINE: Artistic License

      Interview with Orla de Brí March 2, 2020 Artistic License: Orla de Brí by PENNY MCCORMICK In Orla de Brí’s third solo exhibition with Solomon Fine Art, Dublin 2, the artist explores what as humans we are bound...
    • Orla de Brí: BOUND install video, with CAST foundry team
      News

      Orla de Brí: BOUND install video

      with CAST foundry team March 2, 2020 Orla de Brí BOUND install v2 from Tara Murphy on Vimeo .
    • IRISH TIMES: ORLA DE BRÍ, Studio portrait in Home & Design section
      News

      IRISH TIMES: ORLA DE BRÍ

      Studio portrait in Home & Design section February 29, 2020
    • IRISH TIMES: Orla de Brí, My Ideal Christmas Present?
      News

      IRISH TIMES: Orla de Brí

      My Ideal Christmas Present? December 19, 2019 Sculptor Orla de Brí:My ideal Christmas present? A bunch of power tools All I want for Christmas: Orla de Brí on opening pressies under the tree, big fires, and Bing...
    • John Coll and Orla de Brí on RTE Player, Two Lukes & Great House Revival
      News

      John Coll and Orla de Brí on RTE Player

      Two Lukes & Great House Revival The story of Dublin's two Luke Kelly monuments was aired on Monday April 22nd and is now available to watch on RTE PLayer - featuring artist John Coll who speaks...
    • Orla de Brí up on high!, irish Arts Review coverage of de Brí sculpture commission at Belvelly Castle
      News

      Orla de Brí up on high!

      irish Arts Review coverage of de Brí sculpture commission at Belvelly Castle February 27, 2019
    • Orla de Brí: Belvelly Castle commission , Co Cork, Ireland
      News

      Orla de Brí: Belvelly Castle commission

      Co Cork, Ireland March 17, 2020 Click here to watch a short film about the making of Orla de Brí's Belvelly Castle sculpture commissions in Co Cork https://youtu.be/kR05Ni25AfY
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