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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.
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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 ...
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Artist Galleries:
Diadalos art email:
bjorn@diadalosart.com
Kunsthuset, Oslo, Norway,
gallerist Bjørn Li
Rasta Wenstad, Oslo, Norway
Galleri Soon, Son, Norway
Galleri Kraft, Moss, Norway
Galleri Henrik Gerner, Moss,
Norway
Ann Long Fine Arts,
Charleston, SC
Wit Gallery, Lenox, Mass.
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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, ...
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Commissions:
2007 ‘Antonia’ Aase Larsen,
private collection, Oslo,
Norway
2006 ‘Tzedakah’ Høienhald
Invest AS,Yngvar Sommerstad,
Moss, Norway
2006 ‘Woman’s back’ Widar
Salbuvik, Refsnes Gods Hotel,
Moss, Norway
2006 ‘Vesla’ Fredrik Thorne,
private collection, Moss,
Norway
2005 Three Graces, Refsnes
Gods Hotel, Jeløy, Moss,
Norway
2005 ‘Gift of ...
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Reviews for Bruce Naigles:
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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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