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 35 years she has followed a parallel career as an international designer for dance and theatre.

Work

Painting

Painted collage on canvas.
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Exhibitions

Hardware Gallery, The ICA, the Victoria & Albert Museum, Bermondsey Project Space, Adam Reynolds Gallery, Arnolfini Bristol, studios, theatres and specific sites.
→ Exhibitions

Sculpture and installation

Building large scale form employing a diverse range of low-tech skills.
→ Sculpture‍

Drawing

Rarely preparatory, her intention is to investigate through the act of making marks using the appropriate implement.
→ ‍Drawing

Assembled objects

Making from found, donated and readily available elements which promote questions and consequential dialogue.
→ ‍Assembled Objects