bruce pringle...
Recognised as one of Australia's leading artistic blacksmiths and metal sculptors, Bruce Pringle continues to create stunning works of art with 'hammer and hand'.
As a sculptor, Bruce abandons formal constraints, seeking to express his delight in, and reverence for, nature and the human form.
Through the ancient techniques of blacksmithing, Bruce explores the alchemy of hand, metal and fire.
His work is contemporary in design whilst imparting a sense of ritual. Works present the texture, strength and colour of stone, bronze and steel in graceful and fluid lines described as three dimensional calligraphic essays.
His functional pieces have a strong sculptural feel, with designs inspired by personal mythologies.
The stainless steel range of utensils reflects the sophistication of the contemporary world whilst maintaining a sense of whimsy in design.
Bruce's work has been described as music in metal, with each piece bearing testimony to his skill in combining art-with-craft in strong and elegant design.
Bruce's career as a metal artist began in back in 1971 in South Africa. Bruce now resides in Byron Bay NSW and Hobart Tasmania.
His work has gained international recognition over the last 30 years and he continues to pursue higher levels of excellence in the blacksmithing and sculpture fields.
