Marian Bruce - Artist - Theatre & Dance Designer
Marian bruce is an artist working in painting, sculpture, assembled objects and drawing from her studio in Frome Somerset. The work addresses the plight of the oppressed and the vulnerability of humanity - the courage and dignity of damaged people in crisis worldwide. For thirty five years Marian has followed a parallel career as an international designer for dance and theatre. View Marian’s biography and artist’s statement
Work
Painting
Painted collage on canvas.
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Sculpture and installation
Building large scale form employing a diverse range of low-tech skills.
→ Sculpture
Assembled objects
Making from found, donated and readily available elements which promote questions and consequential dialogue.
→ Assembled Objects
Drawing
Rarely preparatory, Marian’s intention is to investigate through the act of making marks using the appropriate implement.
→ Drawing
Film & TV Design
Design work for screen by Marian Bruce.
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Dance & Theatre Design
Costume and set design from Rooster in 1990 to Troubadour in 2026, staged by Rambert and many companies, worldwide.
→ Dance & Theatre Design
Exhibitions
Hardware Gallery, The ICA, the Victoria & Albert Museum, Bermondsey Project Space, Adam Reynolds Gallery, Arnolfini Bristol, studios, theatres and specific sites.
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