Bruce Earles, a Melbourne based artist, was an original member of the famously influential 'Roar' group. In the early 1980's, along with artists such as David Larwill and Pasquale Giardino, this innovative group of young artists established their own gallery space in Fitzroy, 'Roar Studios'. Here they set out to have a profound and ongoing impact on the Australian art scene. With an intended play on words, these 'raw', energetic and rebellious artists, created an art movement with their bold style, and continue to be pursued by investors, collectors and curators alike.

Bruce Earles naive 'Roar' painting style is defined by joyous narratives, drenched in a kaleidescope of colour. His richly textured works explore the potential for a harmonious and festive community identity.

Since 1983, Earles has successfully exhibited both Australia-wide and internationally in cities such as New York, Washington, Seattle, Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai. He received a Doctorate in Creative Arts in 2002, and has many academic publications. In 2000, he was the recipient of the prestigious New York Pollock Krasner Foundation Award for Art.

Education

2002 Doctor of Creative Arts, University of Western Sydney
1998 Master of Arts (Honours), University of Western Sydney
1996 Master of Educational Studies, Monash University
1979 Graduate Diploma in Art Education, Monash University

Selected Exhibitions

2008 'Clear the Way', July/August, Artistry Galleries, Melbourne
2008 LK Gallery, June, Perth
2008 'Bruce Earles - Recent Paintings', Schubert Contemporary Gallery, Queensland
2007 Artistry Galleries, Melbourne
2007 Ho Gallery, Melbourne
2007 House of Phillips Fine Art, Sydney
2007 Paul Gullotti Gallery, Perth
2006 Art Images Gallery, Adelaide
2006 Paul Gullotti Gallery, Perth
2005 Goya Gallery, Melbourne
2005 Qdos Gallery, Lorne
1999 Maling Gallery Casula Powerhouse, Sydney
1992 ‘Ten Years After’, Roar Studios, Melbourne
1991 Maska Gallery, Pioneer Square, Seattle USA
1987 Emerging Collector, East Village, New York USA
1985-86 Gallery 212 Waseda, Tokyo
1983-86 Roar Studios, Melbourne

Awards

2001 Research Grants, University of Western Sydney
2000 Pollock Krasner Award, Krasner Foundation
1999 Artist in Residence, St Vincents Hospital Melbourne,