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Artist Statement -





From a philosophical standpoint, all that we perceive in the
world of form is an outer expression of an inner dynamic.
Though my work is predominantly figurative, I find it to be
the art of giving form to the formless; ideas, emotions,
relationships, events. These are by their very nature intangible
and essentially abstract, though they continually alter and effect
our physical reality. We read them through our intuitive
understanding of body language, much as snow blown about
on a winter’s day reveals the invisible movement and form of
the wind. To ‘clothe’ these subliminal qualities in human figures
and bring them forth in a sculpture, whether it be a simple
figure inspired by a model’s beauty or an allegory of our human
condition, is the basic goal and driving force in my work.

Artist Exhibitions



2007 Galleri Soon, solo exhibition, Son, Norway
2007 National Sculpture Society's 74th Annual Juried Exhibition, New York, NY and The Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, Florida
2006 National Sculpture Society's 73rd Annual Awards Exhibition, Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield Univiversity, Fairfield, Connecticut and Brookgreen Gardens, St. Pauleys Island, South Carolina
2006 In cooperation with Momentum 2006 -Nordic Contemporary Art Biennale, Norway
2004 Henrik Gerner Gallery, Moss, Norway
2003 Skulptur 2003, Outdoor Sculpture Show, Aker brygge, Oslo
2001 Autumn Exhibition, Galleri Kjeldaas, Oslo, Norway
2000 Momentum, Canal Park Summer Sculpture Show, Moss, Norway
1998 Winter exhibition, Kunsthuset, Oslo, Norway
1997 Selected Autumn Exposition, Sandefjord Kunstforening, Sandefjord, Norway
1996 National Autumn Salon, Artist House, Oslo, Norway
1995 Galleri Louise, Oslo, Norway (opening exhibition)
1991 Kristiania Kunsthandel, Oslo, Norway
1985-86 Colori nel Mondo Biennial, Perugia, Italy
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Artist Publications



My strongest impression when I approach Bruce Naigles’ sculptures is the subtlety of his pieces. The subject of his work is often simple and reveals to us an introspective side of human nature. His nearly minimalistic sculptures manage to attract and keep the attention of the viewer. As one views the sculptures from different angles, bodily and facial expressions seem to change, unveiling nuances and details that remain otherwise hidden.
There is an intimacy and warmth in his interpretations of his human figures. Even when he turns to mythological themes, for example, the 3 Graces whosymbolize the eternal feminine principle, he retains these qualities. In this sense he's chosen a different way than his greatest influence, Rodin. While Rodin takes the simple subjects and lifts them up to a heroic or divine dimension, Bruce is devoted to finding the divinity in every day life.
The figure of the Sleeping Venus is an excellent example. When looking at it,I'm reminded of the feeling I get by gazing at someone I love while they are unaware of it. This unawareness allows you to see with a genuine tenderness and experience an almost divine quality within them. This is exactly why I consider Bruce to be a very important artist. The modern world is restless, demanding and leaves little time for reflection. Bruce invites us to stop and take some
time to appreciate what is close to us.

Natalie Holland
January 28, 2003
Oslo, Norway
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Artist Collections



Selvaag Gruppen A/S, Oslo Norway
Refsnes Gods Hotel, Jeløy, Moss, Norway
Widar Salbuvik, Jeløy, Moss, Norway
Ole Gunnar Selvaag, Oslo Norway
Thor Øistein Kilstad, Moss, Norway
Aase Larsen, Oslo, Norway
Kjell Wenstad, Oslo, Norway
Terje Fjetland, Oslo, Norway
D/S Louise, Aker Brygge, Oslo, Norway
Fredrik Thorne, Jeløy, Moss, Norway
Carsten Thorne, Jeløy, Moss, Norway
Wilhelm Falck, Oslo, Norway
Lars Øivind Knutsen, Oslo, Norway
Oddvar Refsland, Oslo, Norway
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