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Bruce Stilwell


Mixed Media artist Bruce Stilwell produces technically meticulous fibre works with velvet and threads. Through his work, Stilwell explores the mathematical beauty that underpins the structure of our visual world.​

Stilwell's works showcase the beauty that can come from a methodical and precise hand. To create a work, Stilwell embarks on the painstaking process of connecting points with thread, using the principles of concentric circles, parabolic curves and ellipses. The results transcend their geometric fundamentals becoming compelling images that invite closer inspection.

The choice of thread colour against the base board creates a sense of illumination across the forms. The shapes seem to hover and shine within their frame, giving them a luminescent presence.

Bruce Stilwell was born in the small town of Otematata. He draws on a background as a carpenter and joiner, which no doubt provided him with a solid foundation in construction and design. He came to Fine Art later in life but found quick success with his unique style. Stilwell has been awarded a category prize at the Changing Threads Contemporary Fibre Art Awards, the Brendan Foot Signature Award at the New Zealand Art Show and the Aspiring Art Prize Award. He exhibits his work in select galleries around New Zealand.
Stilwell explores the mathematical beauty that underpins the structure of our visual world.

Bruce Stilwell Artworks Available At Black Door Gallery


Bruce Stilwell- "Golden Halo", Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 720mm Diameter, 2022
Bruce Stilwell- "Silver Vortex", Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 1150 x 1150mm, 2022

Previously Exhibited Works By Bruce Stilwell


Bruce Stilwell, "Spring", (Gold), Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 1100mm Diameter, 2020
Bruce Stilwell, "Cocoon", Pinned Fibres on Board, Framed, 1515 x 960mm, 2020, SOLD
Bruce Stilwell,"Rainbow", Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 765 x 765mm, 2019
Bruce Stilwell, "Green Halo", Pinned Fibres on Board, Framed, 710mm Diameter, 2020, SOLD
Bruce Stilwell- "Mini Halo", (Multi-Coloured), Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 400 x 400mm, 2020
Bruce Stilwell, “Silver Linings”, Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 110mm Diameter, 2020, SOLD
Neala Glass- "Tapestry of Life", Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 1150mm Diameter, 2021
Bruce Stilwell- "Gold Diamonds", Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 500 x 500mm, SOLD
Bruce Stilwell- "Royal Lines", (Gold and Silver), Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 1040 x 1040mm, 2021
Bruce Stilwell- "Royal Lines", Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 600mm Diameter, 2022
Bruce Stilwell- "Copper Halo", Pinned Fibres on Velvet Board, Framed, 700mm Diameter, 2022

Bruce Stilwell Artworks In Situ And Details


Bruce Stilwell- In Situ Private Residence
Bruce Stilwell- Pinned Fibers on Velvet Board (Detail)
Bruce Stilwell- Pinned Fibers on Velvet Board (Detail)
Bruce Stilwell- In Situ Private Residence
Bruce Stilwell Artwork In Situ | Black Door Gallery
Bruce Stilwell- In Situ Private Residence
Bruce Stilwell- Pinned Fibers on Velvet Board (Detail)
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