About Bruce
Born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Kingston, NY artist Bruce Bundock has lived and worked in the Hudson Valley since 1979. He received his B.F.A. from Maryland Institute College of Art and his M.A. from SUNY Empire State University. Additional Studies include Silvermine College of Art, Artists for Environment Foundation, Williamstown Art Conservation Center and The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies.
Making my own art and taking care of art for institutions and the personal collections of others has been central to my working life. It has been interconnected between museum work, teaching, framing and visual art practice. Selected personal exhibitions have included The National Academy of Design, Muscarelle Museum of Art, Vassar College, Brigham Young University, Schenectady Museum, Albany Institute of History and Art, Windham Fine Arts, Dutchess Community College, the Arnot Museum, the Hyde Collection, the Arkell Museum, Marist College, Brigham Young University and SUNY Empire State University.
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The practice of painting provides me with the opportunity to explore the world in unique ways. This exploration sharpens the eye, improves memory, and refines the imagination, whether it be landscape, still life or portraiture.
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In my drawing, I seek to elevate the ordinary by uncovering conditions that largely remain on the periphery of one’s attention. Themes emerge and run their course, always driven by curiosity.
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Commissioned work presents itself as a collaborative relationship between myself and a client. It usually starts with an idea, sometimes vague and sometimes clear. My goal is to help the client see a fully realized outcome through a series of steps involving numerous conversations, studies, and suggestions leading to a work that will provide enjoyment for many years to come.
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While an undergraduate, Bruce was fortunate to meet and study with master framemaker/painter/jewelry maker Robert Kulicke, who introduced him to the craft of frame making. Bruce worked in numerous shops and framing departments in New York, Connecticut and Maryland until he became museum preparator of the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center of Vassar College before retiring in 2019. Learn more→