Eli Ilan
BORN
Eli Ilan was born in 1928 in Canada and passed away in 1982. He later became an Israeli sculptor, contributing significantly to modern sculpture in Israel.
CAREER
Ilan began his higher education at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, completing a pre medical course. In 1948, he immigrated to Israel, where he studied pre-historic archaeology and physical anthropology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 1956, he returned to Canada to pursue formal training in sculpture at the Ontario College of Art & Design, followed by additional study in Criminal Identification Techniques in Ottawa. Afterward, he returned to Israel and served four years in the Israeli Police Force. Ilan is best known for his monumental work Dolmenic Arch I (1981), located on the Tel Aviv University campus, which exemplifies his exploration of form, space, and modern sculptural expression.
MATERIALS
Bronze
STYLE AND SUBJECT
Ilan’s work includes figurative and abstract forms, often depicting animals, birds, and human figures. His sculptures are recognized for blending contemporary and modern sensibilities with a strong sense of movement and presence.
EXHIBITIONS
Ilan exhibited his works in Israel and internationally, contributing to the development of modern sculpture in the country. His public installations, including Dolmenic Arch I, remain prominent examples of his artistic legacy.
Eli Ilan sculpture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Abstract £2,160 inc VATSmall Bronze Abstract Sculpture – Two Piece-Pierced I by Eli Ilan (Edition 2 of 10)
Two Piece-Pierced I by Eli Ilan, Bronze , Marble
An abstract shaped sculpture with a gold accents on the corners, on a marble base.
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Bronze £960 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Family Sculpture – Mother and Child by Eli Ilan
Mother and Child by Eli Ilan, composite bronze on an ebonised square plinth, Edition signed ILAX 91X, 30cm high, 16cm wide 15cm deep
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Abstract £14,400 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Animal Sculpture – Bird III by Eli Ilan (Edition of 7)
Bird III by Eli Ilan (1928 – 1982), Bronze,