series

"expressions of solitude"

charcoal and graphite pencils

2013 - 2018

project

"landscapes with a cinema camera"

photography

JULY 2020

All photographs are for sale as limited editions

series

"expressions of community"

charcoal and graphite pencils

2013 - 2018

series

"expressism"

acrylic paintings

2018 - 2020

project

"Isle of Man with a mobile phone"

photography

OCTOBER 2019

obsession project

"Building single-focus anamorphic lenses"

film / photography/optical design

2017-2020

series

"Southern Africa limited edition landscapes"

fine art photography(darkroom prints)

1998-2007

BRUCE MORTIMER

Bruce Mortimer (stylised by his signature as mort'mer) is a New Zealand based visual artist working predominantly in charcoal and graphite pencils, but also in oils, acrylics, pastels, photography and filmmaking. He is currently working on two series, 'Expressions of Solitude' and 'Expressions of Community' which have aspects of both landscape and human presence.



BIOGRAPHY

In 2013 I was inspired to simplify my professional art career and create a new series of artworks, and through using only graphite and charcoal pencils I found my voice with this medium, a captivating blend of ideas. They have the appearance of the photography that has always been a fascination of mine, but they are created entirely by hand, in a loose photorealistic style. I actually call it 'loose hyperrealism' which is a bit of a paradox! This medium and style underpins my current series, and provides continuity across a wide range of subject matter.

Beyond this contemporary diversion, my creative projects still involve photography, and I travel sporadically into deeply remote places in search of both myself and new material, through which I then express my love of landscape and how people interact with it. I am currently planning three dimensional installations incorporating diverse mediums, a range of surrealist oil paintings, and various film projects. These drawings are a tranquil prequel to a creative explosion, at least in my own mind.

Current series AWARDS and MENTIONS
Winner 2016 - Nelson Art Expo Pomeroy's award
Winner 2016 - Signature Piece Award - NZ Art Show
Bruce Mortimer chosen as resident ASB Bank/NZ Art Show artist 2016, 2017 and 2018
Finalist 2015 - Signature Piece Award -NZ Art Show
Featured in The New Zealand Artist Magazine in 2015
Bruce Mortimer was top seller at the Art-x National Art Exhibition in 2015
Finalist in 2014 - Parkin Prize
Represented by Red Peach Gallery, Napier, New Zealand since 2014 Permanent display of landscape photographs - Rydges Hotel, Wellington 'Africa by Inspiration' - book of black and white photographs, Art Publishers 2007



CONTACT

info@brucemortimer.co.nz +64 211 395312 Wellington, New Zealand You can use the form below to submit an enquiry, thank you. Soy bastante competente en Español. Ik begrijp Nederlands. Ek praat Afrikaans.



FILMGENUITY

Coming soon, pages dedicated to FILMGENUITY, filmmaker and developer of a unique ANAMORPHIC lens.



VIDEOS

To view videos click here



COMMISSIONS

I am currently accepting commissions*. To read more about the process click here *Commissioning an artwork allows you to have one of my drawings but with subject matter that you choose, perhaps a portrait of someone close to you or a special place.



NEXT EXHIBITION

Nelson Art Expo 31 August to 2 September Trafalgar Centre, Nelson, New Zealand



© 2020 by mort'mer/mortmer/Bruce Mortimer

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