Bruce Buchanan

Bruce Buchanan was born in Brisbane. He studied art at the Brisbane Central Technical College and developed his watercolour technique during his university architectural training. He was director of an architectural practice for many years, but now paints full time.

His work is influenced by first-hand experience of the Outback and of the coastal areas of Australia.  Although living in Queensland, he spends time every year painting in South Australia, particularly in the Flinders Ranges, and in Tasmania. The subtle interplay of light, mood and texture in the natural landscape dominates his work. He is also interested in interpreting forms and tonal contrasts of structures within the urban and industrial landscape.

Exhibitions - group and solo
2008
Solo Exhibition, Hill Smith Gallery, Adelaide 
2007                      
Gallipoli Research Foundation group exhibition, Greenslopes Hospital, Brisbane
2006
Group exhibition - Fleurieu Peninsula Biennale, South Australia
2004                        
Solo exhibition “ Vanishing Point”, Ipswich Regional Art Gallery
1996-2006     
Yearly solo and group exhibitions including Manly Gallery, Brisbane and Gallery Newtown, Ipswich.

Awards & Acquisitions
2006    
Acquisition - Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
Acquisition - Ipswich Regional Art Gallery
Best Watercolour, Ipswich Art Awards
People’s Choice Award, Ipswich Art Awards    
2005      
Best Watercolour, Rotary Riverside Art Spectacular, Brisbane
Best Watercolour, Ipswich Art Awards
Acquisition - Ipswich Regional Art Gallery,          
2004      
$20,000 Wagstaff Piling National Art Prize,  Rotary Riverside Art Spectacular , Brisbane

Collections

In 2003, Bruce was one of three artists commissioned to provide paintings for public spaces and patient rooms at the new wing of Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane. This commission included original art works in the main foyer and limited edition reproductions for 100 patient rooms. The hospital has since acquired further works.

Bruce has received a significant number of corporate and private commissions including the Ipswich Regional Art Gallery and Queensland State Treasury Corporation. He is represented in many private collections, both in Australia and overseas.