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Hazel Bruce is a Lecturer in Textile Art at Belfast School of Art, Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Ulster University. She serves as Learning and Teaching Coordinator for Belfast School of Art and is joint Course Director of Textile Art, Design and Fashion specializing in embroidery and textile art. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and member of the Centre for Higher Education Research and Practice, she contributes significantly to art education at Ulster University.
Hazel Bruce's educational background includes:
- Graduation from Manchester Polytechnic in 1990
- Postgraduate qualifications in Applied Arts
- Postgraduate qualifications in Museums Studies
- Postgraduate qualifications in Higher Education
Hazel Bruce is a practicing textile artist since 1990, with research interests centered on the impact of limitations on art practice and the importance of compositional space. Her work represents a response to research into Basic Design, an approach to art education developed in Art Colleges between the 50's and 80's. As a member of the 62 Group of Textile Artists since 1991, she has developed expertise in textile techniques, embroidery, and contemporary art practice, with growing interest in sustainable development applications within art education.
Her artistic output demonstrates consistent international engagement, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. The trajectory of her work shows evolving focus from technical textile artistry to conceptual explorations of space, limitations, and historical interpretation, culminating in recent projects examining sustainable development and community engagement through art.
Hazel Bruce's recognition includes:
- Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence 2017 Finalist
As Learning and Teaching Coordinator for Belfast School of Art, Hazel Bruce plays a significant role in curriculum development and educational leadership. Her research activities include funded projects such as the Textile Inspired Roof Top Garden in Belfast City Centre (2022-2023), demonstrating practical applications of textile design principles in urban ecology. Her conference participation spans from 1991 to projected events in 2025, indicating sustained scholarly engagement.
Hazel Bruce collaborates extensively on projects connecting textile art with community engagement, historical interpretation, and sustainable development. Her recent work with the Islandmagee Witches exhibition demonstrates her commitment to using art as a medium for historical understanding and public engagement. Her involvement in projects like the Textile Inspired Roof Top Garden shows innovative applications of textile principles to urban ecology and sustainability challenges.
