Archive
Archives of the art and collections of Knoxville, TN sculptor Bruce Bennett.
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Chairs by Bruce Bennett
Sculpture Chairs Bruce Bennett’s sculptural chairs explore an alternative vision of furniture, combining structural forms with the scale and presence of sculpture. Bennett’s chair works retain the recognizable structure of…
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Benches by Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett’s bench collection features a variety of designs and materials, often reflecting a classical simplicity of form. Both functional and sculptural, the benches vary in stone, finish, edge treatment,…
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Tables by Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett first began creating artistic furniture in wood before discovering his love for working with stone. His early tables often combined wood and stone, allowing him to explore the…
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Fish Out of Water
Bruce Bennett’s “Fish Out of Water” sculptures come in many shapes and sizes. Bruce made hundreds of fish from all kinds of stone, shaping each one into a unique work…
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Caterpillars by Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett’s collection of caterpillars was a labor of love. Sculpted from beautiful marble and granite, each has a unique personality. From playful to peculiar, Bruce’s caterpillars are as varied…
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Bruce Bennett Research and Proposals
Selected materials from Bruce Bennett’s archive offer a glimpse into his research and presentation process. These documents include research sources, design references, proposals, and applications that informed or documented his…
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Torsos by Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett’s torso sculptures explore the sensuality of stone, emphasizing its natural textures, variations, and imperfections.
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Studies and Drawings by Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett’s drawings and studies reveal a creative process rooted in research, investigation, and observation. They document the development of ideas, forms, and sculptures.
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The Marble Mansion at Spring Creek
The Bruce Bennett Marble Mansion at 5000 Spring Creek Road in Knoxville is the artist’s home and garden, transformed over a lifetime through his work with marble. The property incorporates…
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Bruce Bennett 1950-2025
Nature lover, Stone carver, Deep thinker, Dreamer Bruce could look at a hunk of stone and see what was inside of it -often a fish, sometimes a snake, a caterpillar,…









