James L. Bruch Signed 2010 “Introspective” Abstract Mixed Media Painting

A 2010 abstract mixed media painting titled, Introspective , by the American artist James L. Bruch (1942-2023). Titled, signed, and dated along the bottom edge, an exuberant display of colorful abstract figures and objects in movement are depicted against a red ground. The painting is presented behind white mat in a black frame with the estate stamp verso. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, James Bruch (1942-2023) pursued his artistic talents at the University of Notre Dame, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1964. Thereafter, he received his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California in 1967. While in school, Bruch focused his attention on painting bright scenes and recreating masterworks in pencil. From the ‘70s-’90s, he built his advertising career, garnering recognition for his efforts along the way. Upon retirement, Bruch immediately returned to decades-old ideas of colorful abstraction, which he had reimagined throughout his lifetime. Bruch started his career designing for Montgomery Ward in Chicago, where he would meet, and settle down with, his wife Amy. He would continue his career at the prestigious institution of Leo Burnett as an art…