The artist’s obsession with analogue animation techniques lead him to poineering a technique which combines time-lapse and frame-by-frame animation within the process of painting portraits to create epic narratives of his subjects. This saw Bruce winning multiple awards at Film Festivals, being longlisted for a BAFTA and receiving a commission from the UN.
A short showcase of the artist’s projects and techniques.
2018. hand-painted animation. 6 minutes
2021. portrait sittings of celebrities via Zoom.
2020. hand-drawn digital animation.
2019. acrylic on board animation (15 x 20cm)
2019. acrylic on board animation (15 x 20cm)
2019. acrylic on board animation (15 x 20cm)
2019. acrylic on board animation (15 x 20cm)
2019. acrylic on board animation (15 x 20cm)
2019. acrylic on board animation (15 x 20cm)
2018. Directed by Daisy JT Smith. Animation by Ian Bruce.
2014. painted animation
2021. Animation using tinfoil, cellophane, wire, cotton wool and a bin-liner.
2021. Animated by Ian Bruce. Art Direction by Andrew Whittle