Bruce McLean - Artist Info

About Bruce McLean

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Bruce Mc Lean, Bruce McClean
  • Biography

    Bruce McLean (b. 1944)

    Bruce McLean was born in Glasgow in 1944.

    McLean studied first at Glasgow School of Art during 1961 to 1963. From 1963 through 1966, he studied at St Martin's School of Art.

    He abandoned conventional studio production in 1965. McLean turned to sculptures using materials such as water making not meant the sculptures not intended to be permanent. He also was involved with satirical performances against the art world.

    In 1971, McLean showcased at the Tate in London a photographic documentation where he used his own body to parody the poses of Henry Moore's celebrated reclining figures entitled Pose Work for Plinths I."" During this time, MclLean also taught at Maidstone Colle...

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