The Bruce Bennett Archive
The Bruce Bennett Archive documents the work and career of Knoxville marble sculptor Bruce Bennett through artwork, working materials, exhibition records, publications, and biographical materials. Explore the archive to discover Bennett’s sculpture, creative process, exhibition history, and his connection to Knoxville marble.
Biography
Learn about the life and career of Knoxville marble sculptor Bruce Bennett through biographical information, CV materials, photographs, and the history of Custom Marble and Design.
Exhibitions
Explore the exhibition history of Bruce Bennett, including the One Ton symposiums, gallery shows, and exhibitions at sites throughout the Knoxville area.
Process
Explore Bruce Bennett’s creative process through sketches, proposals, studies, and other archival materials documenting the development of his sculpture and marble work.
Publications
Read historical articles and publications documenting Bruce Bennett, Candoro Marble, the One Ton symposiums, and the history of Knoxville marble.
Works
Explore the sculpture and artwork of Knoxville marble sculptor Bruce Bennett, including his fish, torsos, temples, abstract works, furniture, fountains, architectural pieces, medallions, engravings, and other works.
Collections
View Bruce Bennett sculptures held in private collections and discover the range of his work collected throughout Tennessee and across the United States.
Featured
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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: 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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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…