A book launch, and exhibition, is to take place at Encounters Artspace in Hove for new book Sculpting Colour, a monograph of Romany Mark Bruce, the designer and creator of the Brighton & Hove AIDS Memorial (TAY).
Written by Alex Leith, the biography details Romany’s life growing up in Ireland, and how subsequent events influenced his artistic career. One such important event was being confronted by a stranger while walking his dog in Steine Street in Brighton. ‘I want a word with you,’ said the mysterious chap, and walked off without further explanation.
Two days later Romany received and email from the late James Ledward, founder of Gscene now Scene magazine, inviting him to submit a proposal for an AIDS memorial. Having lost his friend Paul Tay to AIDS in 1992, Romany’s decision was instant.
Alex also analyses the sculptural techniques Romany employs in painting, and why he regards himself as a sculptor who paints. The book is illustrated with Romany’s sculptures and painting from a career spanning over 30 years.
Romany is donating proceeds (online and at the book launch) of a signed, strictly limited-edition print (25) of one if his paintings from his latest collection (UN)SEEN. LINE OF SIGHT to Lunch Positive, the award-winning Brighton-based HIV charity that supports hundreds of people living with HIV across Sussex.
Through its volunteer provided HIV lunch clubs, support drop-ins, food bank and varied community outreach, Lunch Positive reaches and supports people experiencing multiple financial, social and health challenges living with HIV. All funds raised from sales of the limited-edition prints will go directly to providing frontline support for people living with HIV. More info on the charity HERE.
The book launch of Sculpting Colour, and its exhibition, will take place at Encounters Artspace, 12 Langdale Road, Hove BN3 4HN on 14 and 15 September, 2 – 8pm.
Sculpting Colour can be pre-ordered on Amazon and will be published on September 2.
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