Bruce Launer designs and constructs finely crafted
art furniture, creating architectural and sculptural elements
that incorporate select woods, hand crafted ceramics and other
natural materials. Bruce uses artistic skills through concept,
design, material selection, construction and the finished
work to create functional pieces such as furniture and music
stands.
Many pieces feature a juxtaposition of unfinished
natural materials combined with highly finished hardwoods
and ceramics, his intention being to erase the arbitrary lines
created by art, design, and craft. An elegant and unique piece
is created by skillfully combining diverse materials.
Bruce began working with wood while restoring
the woodwork on historic buildings in Santa Cruz, California.
Bruce earned a B.S. degree in art from Eastern Oregon State
College where he first began working with ceramics.
Bruce has a collection of his creations and
designs on display at Bayview Arts in Langley, Washington.
He also works with clients to create custom pieces to fit
specific spaces and/or needs.
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