Artist behind Brighton well-known statue to be subject of new book

Romany Mark Bruce is predominantly a painter but is best known for his sculpture TAY which acts as a memorial for Aids victims in New Steine Gardens.

Now, a monograph of the artist’s works is set to be released documenting his art and the creative processes behind it.

The Irish-born artist said: “‘I never contemplated a monograph of my work but since being approached by publishers 18 months ago it has intense experience, reviewing work spanning 30 years, and being interviewed about my life.

“I hope people enjoy it.”

Tay, also known as the Brighton and Hove Aids Memorial Sculpture, was first unveiled in 2009.

Romany Mark Bruce (Image: Romany Mark Bruce)

The sculpture is named after one of Romany Mark Bruce’s closest friends, Paul Tay, who passed away due to the disease.

Paul Tay (Image: Romany Mark Bruce)

The book will be written by Alex Leith, current editor of the Review of Sussex Arts and British Art News.

Romany Mark Bruce: Sculpting Colour will be released on September 2.

A launch event is being held in Encounters Art Space in Langdale Road, Hove on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.