Bruce Garner

Philosophy:

Minimalism is a favorite of mine.
Less is more is my credo.
For gallery sculptures I use the lost wax method and cast my own pieces. For the larger commissions I generally hammer form from copper or bronze. A technique commonly known as repose.
I am primarily monumentality for scale and size is interchangeable for me.

My sculptures and paintings are suitable for the home and business.
Studio visits welcomed with appointment.
Feel free to commission a piece for your home or garden

My work and social attitude are inseparable.
I freely float throughout the environment I occupy meditating.
Themes and subjects come to me effortlessly.

Biography:

Bruce Garner was born in Toronto. He completed his art degree at the Central Tech School where he studied under Doris McCarthy. After a time in Vancouver and Alberta as a Creative Art Director he moved to Ottawa where he soon became a full time sculptor.
In 1970 he won his first sculpture commission and from that point he hasn’t looked back.
Completing a major work approx every year or two he still manages to create sculptures and paintings for gallery shows and private sales. He welcomes clients to his studio by appointment and still enjoys commissions for the private clients or business.
In 1994 the Ontario Architects Association honored him with the O.A.A. Allied Award for close collaboration with architects which often led to harmony of art and architecture. This award speaks many words for him.

In 2008 he completed two sculptures. Play Pals is a 14’ x 4’ bronze for the Rotary Centennial Park in Ottawa.
Paso Doble is a spectacular figurative and abstract bronze that stands approx 15’ H x 7’ across x 5’ deep, it’s installed at O’Connor and McLeod in Ottawa as well.

Awards:

Allied Arts Award
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Excellent maquette, Japan
City of Nepean Design Award



	Philosophy: Minimalism is a favorite of mine. Less is more is my credo. For gallery sculptures I use the lost wax method and cast my own pieces. For the larger commissions I generally hammer form from copper or bronze. A technique commonly known as repose. I am primarily monumentality for scale and size is interchangeable for me. My sculptures and paintings are suitable for the home and business. Studio visits welcomed with appointment. Feel free to commission a piece for your home or garden My work and social attitude are inseparable. I freely float throughout the environment I occupy meditating. Themes and subjects come to me effortlessly. Biography: Bruce Garner was born in Toronto. He completed his art degree at the Central Tech School where he studied under Doris McCarthy. After a time in Vancouver and Alberta as a Creative Art Director he moved to Ottawa where he soon became a full time sculptor. In 1970 he won his first sculpture commission and from that point he hasn’t looked back. Completing a major work approx every year or two he still manages to create sculptures and paintings for gallery shows and private sales. He welcomes clients to his studio by appointment and still enjoys commissions for the private clients or business. In 1994 the Ontario Architects Association honored him with the O.A.A. Allied Award for close collaboration with architects which often led to harmony of art and architecture. This award speaks many words for him. In 2008 he completed two sculptures. Play Pals is a 14’ x 4’ bronze for the Rotary Centennial Park in Ottawa. Paso Doble is a spectacular figurative and abstract bronze that stands approx 15’ H x 7’ across x 5’ deep, it’s installed at O’Connor and McLeod in Ottawa as well. Awards: Allied Arts Award Hakone Open-Air Museum Excellent maquette, Japan City of Nepean Design Award Bruce Garner Sculptor 591 Concession 4, R.R.1 Plantagenet, Ontario K0B 1L0 Tel.: 613-673-5539 brucegarner@on.aibn.com www.sculptorbrucegarner.com