Archive

Archives of the art and collections of Knoxville, TN sculptor Bruce Bennett.

  • Fish Out of Water

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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,…

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  • Bruce Bennett: Artist Statement & Curriculum Vitae

    Bruce Bennett: Artist Statement & Curriculum Vitae

    Bruce Bennett’s artist statement and curriculum vitae offer a personal and professional record of his life as a sculptor. In his own words and through decades of exhibitions, commissions, and…

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  • Bruce Bennett: Alien Monoliths

    Bruce Bennett: Alien Monoliths

    Bruce Bennett talks about his alien monolith series in this video taken March 6th, 2023, in Knoxville, TN, at the Spring Creek Sanctuary. The series is based on archaeological imagery…

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  • A Mosaic Driveway by Bruce Bennett and Allison Roberts

    A Mosaic Driveway by Bruce Bennett and Allison Roberts

    The summer of 2020 was difficult for everyone. COVID was the new epidemic, and we were all confined to our quarters. Bruce Bennett had an idea to break the boredom…

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