About the Artist
Born in Philadelphia, Bruce Glider grew up devouring Marvel Comics, horror movies, and – yikes! – Baseball! Luckily, sports took a backseat to a growing love of “arty” rock, underground comics, photography, and constant doodling. Playing guitar in various bands, most prominently Philadelphia’s legendary King of Siam, and influenced by XTC, Frank Zappa, and The Residents, Bruce fueled his imagination with the bizarre influences of these bands. However, his dreams of guitar godness were eventually pushed aside and a 14-year stint as a commercial photographer ensued. Eventually he rediscovered his love of art and music, started dabbling in computer art, and eventually gravitated toward a more traditional painting medium. Influenced by artists such as Salvador Dali, R Crumb, and Mark Ryden, Bruce combined traditional painting with his photographic/digital skills resulting in his current style.
Bruce’s photography, digital renderings, and traditional paintings have been displayed in various galleries in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and South Florida. His digital work has also been showcased in Kai Krause’s “Kai Power Tools Tips and Tricks” book, and on the KPT3 Power Tools CD. Bruce’s work can also be found in The Community College of Philadelphia’s photographic archives, private collections, tagged on the backs of random cereal boxes, and wedged under the seats of various mass transportation vehicles.
events
2012
“Monster Mash,” Group Show, Tate’s Bear & Bird Boutique & Gallery, Lauderhill, FL
2011
“Solo Show,” Undergrounds Coffeehaus, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
“Red Eye,” Group Show, ArtServe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2010
“Book It,” Group Show, Pink Ghost Gallery, Hollywood, FL
“Monsters Under My Bed,” Group Show, Tate’s Bear & Bird Boutique and Gallery, Lauderhill
“Virtual Reality,” Group Show, Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery, Pembroke Pines, FL
2009
“Into The Woods,” Group Show, Saint March Gallery, Phila., PA
“Insect Invitational 2009,” Heather Bryson Gallery, Phila., PA
2008
“Barko & Friends” Solo Show, Hand Impressions Gallery, Phila, PA
“What Have I Done Now” – Solo show, Red Hook Coffee & Tea, Phila, PA
“Insect Invitational 2008,” Heather Bryson Gallery, Phila., PA
2007
“Reunion” 2 Person Collaboration, Red Hook Coffee & Tea, Phila, PA
“Cornucopia of Great Artists” Group Show, Roher Public Library, Westmont, NJ
2006
“Boobies” Group Show, Falling Cow Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
“The Variety Show” Group Show, Falling Cow Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2005
“Alien Worlds” Solo Show, Germ Books, Philadelphia
“Collective Abstractions”, Group Show, Bauhaus Gallery, Westmont, NJ
2004
“Day of the Dead”, Group Show, South Street Renaissance Gallery, Phila,
“Sea Worthy”, Group Show, South Street Renaissance Gallery, Phila
“New Works”, Solo Show, The Fun House, Philadelphia, PA
“Rebirth”, Group Show; South Street Renaissance Gallery, Phila, PA
“The Love Show”, Group Show, South Street Renaissance Gallery, Phila, PA
2003
“Day of the Dead” South Street Renaissance Gallery, Phila, PA
“ Third Sunday”, South St. Gallery