Chris Bell
Chris Bell originally studied Industrial Design at Manchester College of Art and Design. His fascination with figurative sculpture began at this time and he experimented with various materials and methods.
In 1976 he co-founded the arts and crafts centre, Abbey Green in Chester.
In the 1980’s he co-founded the publishing company, Elisabeth Greetings Cards featuring illustrations by his wife, painter Elisabeth Bell.
Since 2010 Chris has been living in France focusing on his sculpture and has exhibited his work extensively.
Recent solo and group exhibitions include:
2013 Art au Vert, Haute Marne, France.
2013 Mamallapuram, India.
2014 Art au Vert, Haute Marne, France.
2015, 2016 The Affordable Art Fair, Battersea with Kaleidoscope Arts.
2015 Art au Vert, Haute Marne, France.
2016 Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London. 2016 Mamallapuram, India.
2019 Carina Haslam Art Gallery, at Chenies Manor.
2020 Sculptures en l’ile, 23eme Edition, Andresy, France, with Maison Laurentine.
2020 Rencontre des artistes Haut Marnais, Chaumont, France,
2021. Sculptures en l’ile, 23eme Edition, Andresy, France, with Maison Laurentine
2022 Voluptés, Chateauvillain, France, with Maison Laurentine
2023 Galería Espiral (Spain) ART3F Mulhouse
Awards:
2024 Winner of the Prix de la Ville de Chaumont
In 2023 Chris travelled to India and Spain working with black granite and alabaster. During these trips he has created a new collection exploring abstract and natural form in his work.
