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Orla de Brí
Born 1965
Dublin
Nationality Irish
Notable work
Belvelly Castle, Co Cork displays a 3-meter figure and a 5-meter 24ct gold leafed tree on the roof

Orla de Brí was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1965. She is a famous Irish sculptor who creates amazing art today.

Her Artistic Journey

The Bastard Son of Sisyphus - geograph.org.uk - 1068242
The Bastard Son of Sisyphus - a sculpture by Orla de Brí

Orla de Brí first studied fashion design at the Grafton Academy. She worked for popular clothing brands. Later, she moved to County Meath and started a family.

Even with a busy family life, Orla kept learning about art. She studied sculpture and how to cast bronze. She learned at the North Strand VEC and the National College of Art and Design.

Orla de Brí soon started making her own sculptures. Within ten years, she won a big project for Park West Business Park. This was a huge step in her career!

Since then, Orla has had many art shows. Her sculptures are displayed all over Ireland. You can also find her art in collections around the world.

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