::  The Elegant Universe in Salt Lake County art collection |
the elegant universe #1, 2009
acrylic on canvas, 49" x 31"  |
On June 10, the Salt Lake County public art Board of Directors voted unanimously on the acquistion of Bell's, the elegant universe, #1 painting for the county's public art collection. Bell's painting was one of three purchased. Salt Lake County has one of the largest collections of museum-quality artwork on exhibit by the state's best artists. It will be on permanent public display at the Salt Lake County Government Center located at 2001 So. State St. A public reception is scheduled for the fall.
Special thanks to Michael Stack for facilitating the introduction of Bell's work to the county board members. Additional thanks to Mikell Stringham of Mondo Fine Art and Johnathan Freedman for their support and presentation to the 12 member board. |
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:: Bell unveils a modern sculpture for Contemporary Masters, mini golf exhibit at Salt Lake Art Center. |
pissing in the wind, 2010
powder coated aluminum
13' x 4'
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Bell unveils an ultra modern sculpture disguised as a miniature golf hole for The Salt Lake Art Center, Contemporary Masters artist-designed mini golf exhibition.The piece was created in a collaborative effort with local metal-master and Bell's long-time, friend Del Yates.
The exhibition features 18 fully-playable works of contemporary art from Utah and national artists. Exhibtion runs through September 16th. Visit slartcenter.org.
The sculpture entitled, pissing in the wind, will challenge viewers to try to putt the ball in the alloted 6 strokes, a feat,Salt Lake Art Center Director Adam Price calls "par infinity".
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:: Brett Wesley Contemporay exhibition update |
"The Burden of Ambition", Bell's solo exhibition was viewed by over 2,000 people during the 3 day long opening June 2nd - June 4th at Brett Wesely Contemporary in Las Vegas. The exhibition runs through
July 29th.
LISTEN IN - on the KNPR Las Vegas radio interview with Bell on "The Burdern...series.
The marquee painting of the exhibition a place where troubles all melt like lemon drops was sold to an ardent collector of Bell's work virtually before it was unpacked from the crate.
"a place where troubles all melt like lemon drops", 2010
acryclic on canvas, 72" x 96"  |
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