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About
Ian Pollock
Primarily self-taught artist working exclusively in
bronze, has been attracted by art, ever since he
was a young child.
His work is a sort of three dimensional diary of his
daily existence. The
bronzes are cast in the liberties
area of Dublin by cast Ltd. art foundry
using a
'cire perdue' (lost wax) method in ceramic shell
moulds.
Ian Pollock's sculptures have a quality and life all
their own. Most of the
work is exclusive one off
pieces with the exception of a few editions. Every
bronze receives complete personalised attention
from the artist all the way
to the final waxing and
the signing of the finished artwork.
In
pursuit of excellence he has compiled meticulous
craftsmanship in the truly
magnificent art medium of
bronze sculpture. His work has been exhibited and
sold
through top rated juried shows and galleries throughout
Ireland including
the RHA, RUA and the Oireachtas.
Collections include the Office of Public Works,
University
College Dublin and the Vocational Educational
Committees (VEC's)
as well as private collections in
Europe and the USA. Collectors of his work
include
the financier, Dermot Desmond, the poet and
professor Brendan Kennelly andthe actor
Patrick Bergin.
His most recent commission
was
an eleven foot flight of birds for Largy College in
Clones, Co. Monaghan. He was also a recent winner
of the RUA Mullan Gallery prize for sculpture in 2003.
Bronze
is a very satisfying medium to work with and
has a timeless quality. Knowing
that what he has
created will last for centuries gives the artist the
gratified feeling that the time it takes to get it right
is worthwhile. In
today's world of deposible items
bronze is different. It is a medium that
is virtually
indestructible and pieces that were created thousands
of
years ago are still being enjoyed by many
throughout the world.
When
a bronze sculpture is added to your collection
it is an item that can be passed
down from generation
to generation.
Enjoy your visit through Ian
Pollock's gallery.
To discuss any of the sculpture shown or a possible
collaboration on a commissioned piece please feel
free to contact the artist.
"Good art should reflect the mood of the person
that made it"
- Ian Pollock, 2004
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Aug 2008 "Siginiture Sculptures"
 Social & Personal
July 2007 "Sculpture for Small Gardens"
Metro Life
Aug 2006 "Sculpture Scene Sharpens Up"
Irish Times
Nov 2003 "Up and Coming"
Day & Night magazine - Irish Independent
July 2003 "The Beauty of Bronze"
Irelands Homes, Interiors and Living Magazine
May 2003 "Best in show"
RHA review - Sunday Tribune
Nov 2002 "Nothing arty, farty about arts asset appreciation"
Business section - Irish Independent
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