Who is Bruce Asbestos?
Monsters, inflatables and a modern take on Pop Art! Meet Bruce Asbestos
Let's Meet an Artist
Kids interviewed Bruce Asbestos about his work (including his paintings, a giant octopus and a set of bouncy, inflatable shapes) and asked him why he decided to become an artist. Here are some of their questions. What would you like to ask Bruce?
What's the source of your inspiration?
I get inspiration from anywhere, often films and music, sometimes fashion design. It's about taking the things you love in the world and turning them into something surprising.
Why do you use inflatables instead of art on canvases?
I really like it when people can play with an artwork. It's perhaps not finished by the artist but by the people who come to visit.
Why did you want to be an artist?
I sort of fell in love with making stuff and coming up with ideas. Everything can be art. You could be a printmaker, a performance artist, a sculptor, a painter, and I always liked doing everything.
Visit Bruce Asbestos S/S 2025 at Tate Modern, 5-21 April 2025. Always visit the Tate website with an adult. In partnership with UNIQLO.
