Vincent McDonnell, Shrine Bell with Wallace Fountain design

Single Edition Ceramic Bell

Approx 18cm x 10cm x 10cm

From 'Re: New Wallace #2' exhibition

This Shrine Bell features a Wallace Fountain design inspired by works in the Wallace Collection.

Vincent McDonnell’s ‘The Hope Bell’ was the second collaboration between Lisburn’s R –Space Gallery and the Wallace Collection in London. McDonnell’s new work was a response to the Collection, which is housed in 25 galleries and comprises French 18th Century painting, furniture and porcelain.

The exhibition saw McDonnell exhibit a set of ceramic bells which related to different elements in the Wallace collection. The title, “The Hope Bell”, refers to Wallace’s personal motto: “Esperance” or “Hope”.