Ian Bruce (painter and singer)
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Ian Bruce is a painter
and the lead singer in swing/hip-hop duo The Correspondents
.
and Edinburgh College of Art
. His degree show included pictures of people in a care home, which were described by The Scotsman
as 'lively and sympathetic'. While at Edinburgh, he became MC for a group of DJs called 'Trouble'. However, he says that by the time he finished at Edinburgh he was looking for something different, and that he felt that his "insistence on wearing a three piece suit for gigs was a little incongruous with the general vibe."
In 2009 he was selected as one of the Courvoisier 'Future 500' people expected to be a success in their various fields.
, and he has painted subjects including pupils at Eton College, and a portrait of the dandy Sebastian Horsley
. In 2009, he also began a project to paint portraits over skype
video-chat, giving him the ability to take commissions from people living abroad. He has held exhibitions in London
and Edinburgh
including a collaboration with Rose Davey, and a show in the Cosa Gallery in Notting Hill
.
, described by the Evening Standard
as 'the kings of hip-hop swing' and by the Hounslow Chronicle
as having developed 'a reputation for setting parties alight'. Bruce's on-stage charisma and wild dancing is often commented on by commentators and reviewers of his shows.
The Correspondents have supported and played alongside artists such as Lilly Allen and Basement Jaxx
and have played at major festivals such as Glastonbury
and Secret Garden Party
. Although Bruce prefers to avoid heavy promotion and allow people to discover the band for themselves, The Correspondents have developed a sizeable cult following. They were listed by the Daily Telegraph's Lucy Jones as one of the 'Top Ten Highlights of Glastonbury' in 2010.
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
and the lead singer in swing/hip-hop duo The Correspondents
The Correspondents (band)
The Correspondents are a London-based swing/hip-hop duo made up of DJ 'Chucks' and MC and lead singer 'Mr Bruce'.They have played on stages at Glastonbury Festival, Secret Garden Party, Bestival, Kendal Calling, Shambhala UK, Lovebox Weekender, Camden Calling, Big Chill and Sunrise Celebration and...
.
Biography
Ian Bruce was educated at Eton CollegeEton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and Edinburgh College of Art
Edinburgh College of Art
Edinburgh College of Art is an art school in Edinburgh, Scotland, providing tertiary education in art and design disciplines for over two thousand students....
. His degree show included pictures of people in a care home, which were described by The Scotsman
The Scotsman
The Scotsman is a British newspaper, published in Edinburgh.As of August 2011 it had an audited circulation of 38,423, down from about 100,000 in the 1980s....
as 'lively and sympathetic'. While at Edinburgh, he became MC for a group of DJs called 'Trouble'. However, he says that by the time he finished at Edinburgh he was looking for something different, and that he felt that his "insistence on wearing a three piece suit for gigs was a little incongruous with the general vibe."
In 2009 he was selected as one of the Courvoisier 'Future 500' people expected to be a success in their various fields.
Painting
Bruce's primary interest is in portraiturePortraiture
Portraiture may refer to:* The creation of any portrait, an artistic representation of a person, including** Portrait painting.** Portrait photography.** Self Portait. MS...
, and he has painted subjects including pupils at Eton College, and a portrait of the dandy Sebastian Horsley
Sebastian Horsley
Sebastian Horsley was a London artist best known for having undergone a voluntary crucifixion. Horsley's writing often revolved around his dysfunctional family, his drug addictions, sex, and his reliance on prostitutes.-Background:Horsley was born in Holderness in the East Riding of Yorkshire...
. In 2009, he also began a project to paint portraits over skype
Skype
Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice and video calls and chat over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system...
video-chat, giving him the ability to take commissions from people living abroad. He has held exhibitions in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
including a collaboration with Rose Davey, and a show in the Cosa Gallery in Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is an area in London, England, close to the north-western corner of Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea...
.
The Correspondents
Bruce is also the lead singer and MC of hip-hop/swing duo The CorrespondentsThe Correspondents
The Correspondents was the longest-running investigative documentary show of ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It brings an in-depth look at the lives of people as they are living it, going through hardships, and celebrating their joys. It is journalism with a heart. "Ang Huling Pagtatanghal" served as...
, described by the Evening Standard
Evening Standard
The Evening Standard, now styled the London Evening Standard, is a free local daily newspaper, published Monday–Friday in tabloid format in London. It is the dominant regional evening paper for London and the surrounding area, with coverage of national and international news and City of London...
as 'the kings of hip-hop swing' and by the Hounslow Chronicle
Hounslow Chronicle
The Hounslow Chronicle is a local weekly tabloid newspaper distributed in west London, England. It mainly covers stories from the London Borough of Hounslow. It was founded as The County of Middlesex Chronicle in 1859....
as having developed 'a reputation for setting parties alight'. Bruce's on-stage charisma and wild dancing is often commented on by commentators and reviewers of his shows.
The Correspondents have supported and played alongside artists such as Lilly Allen and Basement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx are a British electronic dance music duo from London, England consisting of Felix Buxton born 1971 and Simon Ratcliffe born 1 December 1969. They first rose to popularity in the late 1990s...
and have played at major festivals such as Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
and Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
The Secret Garden Party is an annual independent arts and music festival which takes place in Abbots Ripton near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Part of the grounds of a Georgian farm house, the location has its own lake, river and landscaped gardens...
. Although Bruce prefers to avoid heavy promotion and allow people to discover the band for themselves, The Correspondents have developed a sizeable cult following. They were listed by the Daily Telegraph's Lucy Jones as one of the 'Top Ten Highlights of Glastonbury' in 2010.