Artist Bruce Gray's squished paint on glass paintings

I had fun with my first glass and squashed paint experiment, so here is my second attempt. This one has 3 layers of glass, and 2 layers of paint. This photo is just a close up on about 10 inches of the painting. I have to say, I am diggin' the patterns.

Black Monday on Showtime Features Bruce Gray Sculpture

Here is a still from Black Monday on Showtime featuring my sculpture Nucleate. (Season 1, Episode 4)  This scene shows off the entire piece quite well. It is getting a lot of exposure already, and will be on as a regular feature in Maurice Monroe (Don Cheadle's) office. The show is really well done and the actors are great.  I am very psyched to be part of it in a small way.  The funny thing is that I sold that sculpture to Modern Props over 25 years ago, and I had no idea they were going to be using it for Black Monday until I saw a promotion for the show.  Check it out on Sunday evenings.  

Kinetic Art is a Very Popular Theme for Los Angeles Sculptor Bruce Gray

Here is a photo of my latest mobile "Leaves of a Feather" installed at it's forever home in Vermont. (43x66 inches) This curvy modern kinetic sculpture is powder coated in glossy black and red on welded steel.

Klassik International Magazine Interviews Sculptor Bruce Gray

Here is my latest interview with Klassik International Magazine. I think it's a pretty interesting interview.  How about you?  Check it out at:  http://www.klassikmagazine.com/bruce-grays/

Mixed Metals Abstract Modern Wall Sculpture by Sculptor Bruce Gray

Tah Dah! Here is my finished wall sculpture "Red Dot #3." It is 44x44x4, and made from steel, disk brushed stainless steel, and hot roll steel plate. I used copper and various combinations of patinas, as well as red, black, gray, and holographic paints. The fun part of this type of sculpture is that it is meant to evolve and change as the rust spreads and deepen in tone, and the patinas continue to develop. There are three hidden mounting holes covered by parts held on by super strong neodymium magnets.

Bruce Gray's Motorcycle Sculpture heads to Haas Moto Museum in Dallas

I just said goodbye to three of my sculptures headed to Dallas. These happen to be some of the best works of my career, and it's a bit like sending off a kid of to college, I would imagine. For my Texan friends, watch for my motorcycle sculpture to be featured at The Haas Moto Museum in Dallas as part of their permanent collection. Grand opening this May. End of crate photos, I promise.

Glowforge Laser Cutter is Finally Here To Make New Sculptures!

After a two year wait to get my new laser cutter, here is my first Glowforge laser cut test project. My business card in wood. Pretty neat! I've got some very cool ideas coming out soon, including the business card etched on stainless steel. Might be cool on smooth black river rocks too.

Sculptor Bruce Gray Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer

Dear friends, family and clients,

There is really no other way to say this, so I will just come out and say that I have just been diagnosed with stage 4 advanced cancer.  I will be starting chemotherapy next week, but the prognosis is not good.  They are giving me about 2-3 years to live.  I am still taking this all in, and have signed up for the most aggresive treatment available.  I am going to do everything I can to beat this, but I am also starting to prepare for the worst case scenario.  Please don't feel too bad for me, as I have had a very full and interesting life.  I have an absolutely amazing group of best friends that are like family to me, and they have all expressed a strong commitment to helping me in any way possible.  I have traveled the world, lived in many places, I've been in love twice, and seen and done many interesting things.  I have also been able to dedicate my life to being a full time sculptor and artist for the last 28 years.  This has been my dream job, and I have been able to both support myself and get my work in many museums, airports, hospitals, universities, train stations,  military bases, office buildings and private art collections all around the world, not to mention hundreds of times in movies and on television.

At this point, I will no longer be accepting all new commissions people ask for, and only picking a few select projects for the time I have left.  I do have a LOT of sculptures and paintings currently available at my studio if anyone is interested in those.  I do want to spend time with many of you, and that has now become a priority for me, so please drop me an email to set something up.  I would also ask that you please respect my privacy, and don't show up at my studio without notice.  It's really no fun talking about this stuff, and I don't want to have the same sad discussions too often.

I am actually taking this news fairly well, though the daily pain is not too much fun.  I am looking at the end of my time here as hopefully the beginning of an amazing new adventure after I pass.  I am excited about the possibility of seeing those people I love that have passed before me, not to mention getting out of jury duty.

I have a lot of love for so many of you, and I want you to know that you have helped to make my life way more fun, interesting, and worth living.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Your friend,

Bruce Gray

Behind The Canvas Interview of Bruce Gray

I just got word that today I am the featured artist in an interview on "Behind The Canvas." Check out the entire interview at:

https://blog.artsquare.com/behind-the-canvas-interview-artist-bruce-gray/

Modern Art Blitz - Bruce Gray - Episode #56, Part 2

Coolest Address in the Neighborhood

I finally got a photo of these address numbers I made for one of my collectors. They are each 22 inches tall and 5 inches thick in welded stainless steel. The numbers overlap and intersect a couple of inches at each connection, making this one large piece.

Art Walk / Open Studios This Weekend at Brewery Artist Colony

Hey, what's up ¿  Wanna come by my studio this weekend and see my art and stuff? 
But wait, there's more... 

There's the Brewery Artwalk / Open Studios, this weekend the 22st and 23nd of the great month of October. We're in downtown LA with free parking, and it's from 11 am to 6 pm both days. There will be like 100 artists including painting, sculpture, photography, and the unexpected. On campus there will be food trucks and Barbara's will be open for lunch and beers.

USC School of Cinematic Arts presents a short film: "An Afternoon with Sculptor Bruce Gray"

The University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts presents a short film: "An Afternoon with Sculptor Bruce Gray."  This is an interview and behind the scenes look at artist Bruce Gray and his sculpture studio in downtown Los Angeles where he discusses his work and the motivation behind his creations.  This 6 minute film can be watched on YouTube by following this link.

Sculptor Bruce Gray Open for Brewery Artwalk This Weekend!

Bruce will be opening his studio at 688 South Avenue 21, packed full of sculptures, paintings and kinetic art this weekend for the Brewery Artwalk in downtown Los Angeles.  It's April 2 & 3 from 11-6 pm both days. FREE Parking!  There will be over 100 artists opening for this event. Come by and say hi!
  
This sculpture, Serpentine Fire just appeared on the TV show Shameless on Showtime last night.

The Page Museum Teaches Kids About Sculptor Bruce Gray's Found Object Sculptures

The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles offers a course that teaches kids of all grades about found object art.  They suggest sculptor Bruce Gray as one of five artists to study and critique in discussing the subject along with iconic artists Louise Nevelson and Marcel Duchamp.

Page Museum Link to Found Object Art Course

Sculptor Bruce Gray Distresses Costume For Movie Parallel Worlds: A New Rock Music Experience

Watch for some of my sculptures in the upcoming movie "Parallel Worlds: A New Rock Music Experience." This is the first time I have been asked to make a brand new jumpsuit look like it was grunged up from working as a metal sculptor. I used a lot of metal dust, rust, and really dirty grease wiped off some old disk grinders. This photo is of me with actor Shawn Reaves and the distressed jumpsuit.

Shameless Self Promotion

Sorry about another bit of shameless self promotion, but my new best friends from the TV show Shameless just came by and picked up 8 more sculptures that are going to be featured in multiple episodes this new season. We all got a good workout moving around some very heavy sculptures this morning.

Paper Planes Go ORBITAL

Here is my latest batch of 6 large paper plane sculptures in aluminum.  I really like this new orbital sanded finish.  This is the first time I have made these without any welding involved.   The planes are 50x32x7.

Kids from Portugal Study Los Angeles Sculptor Bruce Gray

A teacher from Portugal just sent me this photo of his 14 year old students who made a large artwork inspired by my painted wall sculpture series. This will be displayed at the cultural center of their small village. Very cool!

Artwalk at The Brewery in Downtown Los Angeles

The World Famous Brewery Artwalk is this weekend! Come see all my work in person, and there are about 100 other artists showing their work for this free, open studios event in downtown Los Angeles. We will be open April 25th & 26th, from 11-6 pm both days, with free parking too. So come by and say hi. The next art walk is not until November, so don't miss it.