Bob Sloan HRUA, ARBS | |
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| Born | 10 April 1940 Belfast |
| Education | Belfast College of Art |
| Alma mater | Central School of Art & Design |
| Known for | Sculpture & education |
| Style | Abstract |
| Website | http://www.bobsloan.org/index.htm |
Bob Sloan HRUA, ARBS (1940– ) is a Northern Irish sculptor, painter, performance and installation artist. He is an Academician of the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts where he has won numerous silver and gold medals at their annual shows. Sloan has exhibited internationally, and is known primarily for his sculptural works. Amongst his professional achievements he acted as a Director of the Sculptors Society of Ireland between 1988 and 1991. In the 1970s Sloan set-up an art foundry in his studeoSloan has influenced several generations of young artists in his role as educator.