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Bruce Lowney Obituary
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to one of New Mexico's most talented and eminent artists. Bruce Stark Lowney passed away on October 5th, 2019 after a brave battle against vascular disease.
He is survived by a son, Benjamin, a grandson, Alexander, a step-daughter Erin and her husband Kyle, and his longtime partner Donna.
Bruce was born in 1937 and was raised in southern California. He earned a BA degree from North Texas State and a MA degree from San Francisco State. He served in the military from 1962-1964. Bruce finished a 2 year stint with the Peace Corps, Papua New Guinea, in 1994.
Bruce was a stone lithographer and a painter best known for his surrealistic New Mexico skies. His work is included in private collections throughout the United States and New Mexico. Many museums, universities and galleries have archived his paintings and prints. In 2013 he and his work were the subject of a PBS COLORES interview.
His life was full, varied and interspersed with accomplishment and adventure. His amazing talent as a draftsman and his wondrous imagination earned him numerous fellowships and awards. To name a few: Artist in Residence Fellowship, Roswell; National Endowment for the Arts; Tiffany Foundation Award and others. Bruce Lowney will be missed on many levels by many people. When an artist dies, it is believed by some that his or her creative energy causes a new star to appear in the firmament.
Blessings.
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Memories and Condolences
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Arthur Yates
May 22, 2023
Bruce created fascinating landscapes and dreamlike clouds in his artwork. He made lithographs at Tamarind Institute in Albuquerque when my aunt Kay Wille worked there - back in the early 1970's.
Bruce was a talented & unique artist.
Kathy Gurwell
April 29, 2021
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Sad to find out so late.
Mark Gobert'
January 11, 2021
I knew Bruce well and saw him often during the late 1980's . I also worked with him at El Morro National Monument from 1988 to 1990. I would see him at twice a year for 20 years after I left New Mexico. Unfortunately, we had a falling out which I felt bad for (and still do) but it does not take away from my memory of the unique individual he was and the absolutely creative person I got to know.
George H Locke
August 12, 2020
I just read his obituary today.
He was a friend to me while we were both stationed in White Sands NM. He opened my eyes
to the world around me and the beauty of art.
The adventures we had while exploring Mexico and New Mexico
would fill a scandalous book
My deepest sentiments at your lost.
December 16, 2019
We are saddened to learn of the death of Bruce, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Papua New Guinea.
Our condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
Stanley Giser
December 14, 2019
I knew Bruce for many years. His art was so powerful and always uplifting. Very passionate man. Loved the Zuni Mtns.
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