Bruce Mortimer

"Bruce Mortimer is an English-born fine artist who grew up in The Netherlands and South Africa, having lived and practised his art in New Zealand since 2008. His work has evolved from charcoal and graphite photorealism to expressionistic works on canvas. Through various series he has challenged himself with three-dimensional work, abstraction and conceptual pieces.  His work frequently flirts with minimalism, incorporating figures within vast landscapes echoing a profound comfort he finds in relative solitude and adventure, whilst not being afraid to step back into society and reveal his observations through his art.

b.1968 England

BSc (Hons) (cum laude) 1991

Professional artist since 1995

'Three aspects of the Arts' exhibition with Errol Boyley, Franschoek

1998

Ten page feature in Getaway Magazine, 2001 'Africa by Inspiration' published by Art Publishers 2007 Solo exhibition Red Peach Gallery 2014 Finalist, New Zealand Art Show 2015 Four page feature in NZ Artist Magazine 2015 Finalist, Parkin Prize 2016 Winner, New Zealand Art Show main award 2016 ASB Bank resident artist 2016/2017 Multiple time Top Ten finalist Artshows across Aotearoa 2019-2025 Public art project, Porirua City, 2020 Guest Artist Suter Gallery Spring Exhibition, 2023 Judge, Tasman National Art Awards 2024 Selector, Tasman National Art Awards 2025"