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Dean Bowen’s works are characterised by vibrant colour, environmental symbolism and dynamic composition. His depictions of objects, people, insects and animals reflect the artist’s quirky and infectious sense of humour whilst also reminding us of our common struggles and triumphs. Dean also plays with aspects of scale reflecting on both the monumental as well as the miniature, often merging and juxtaposing the two. Urban and rural scenes are brought to life with comical protagonists who possess complex personalities and emotions despite their simplified rendition. The contrast between the seemingly calm, natural environment of birds and animals and the frantic, congested urban landscapes of mankind carries a message calling for a greater appreciation of the beauty and simplicity of natural life. As a painter, printmaker and sculptor, Dean creates relationships between these mediums with, for example, his sculpture often an extension of his paintings and prints. A concern for happiness is evident in Dean’s work, his wit and naive style the hallmarks of an artist engaging with a wide audience whilst retaining sophisticated dialogues.

Dean Bowen has exhibited with much acclaim in Australia and overseas. He has also worked on a number of commissions, including a major tapestry for the City of Melbourne’s Town Hall and recent sculpture for the Canterbury and Shepparton regions of Victoria. In 2008, the ACT Government purchased a major sculpture of Dean’s, “The big little man”, which is permanently installed in Petrie Plaza, Canberra city and more recently commissioned a second bronze “Lady with flowers” which is situated in Gungahlin. Dean is a regular participant in national and international awards, winning the sponsor’s prize in the 4th Sapporo International Print Biennale in Japan in 1998, and, in 2003, the people’s choice award at the Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award and the Tai-he masterpiece award at the 1st International Print Biennial of Beijing. He was selected as a finalist in the 2009 Sulman Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Dean’s works are in many significant collections including the National Gallery of Australia, Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, Canberra, Heide Museum of Modern Art, Bibliotheque Nationale (Paris, France) and the Contemporary Art and Culture Centre (Osaka, Japan).

 

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      $$11,000 White sheep with clouds - oil on board, 91 x 122cm

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      $$11,000 The night of the shooting stars - oil on board, 91 x 122cm

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      $$7,700 Man waving - bronze, AP, 28 x 35 x 9cm

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      $$7,700 Ladybird - oil on board, 56 x 76cm

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      $$6,600 Giant magpie on skyscraper - oil on board, 54 x 65cm, framed

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      $$6,600 The drift of the clouds - oil on board, 23 x 122cm

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      $$5,850 Wombat (maquette) - bronze, 4/9, 12 x 14 x 9cm

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      $$4,400 Standing owl - bronze on red gum base, 2/9, 21 x 8 x 4cm

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      $$3,300 Black Sheep (study) - oil on board, 30 x 30cm

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      $$3,300 Magpie with a captured worm - oil on board, 30 x 30cm

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      $$2,980 Echidna - etching, aquatint, drypoint, 12/25, 76 x 113cm, FRAMED

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      $$2,900 Camouflaged beetles, mother and baby - oil on board, 15 x 30cm

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      $$2,900 Yellow moonbird - oil on board, 15 x 30cm

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      $$2,500 Owl - bronze on jarrah base, 1/9, 17 x 6.5 x 4cm

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      $$1,800 The red plane - third state etching, aquatint and drypoint, 11/25, 67 x 89cm

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      $$1,800 The smile - etching, aquatint and drypoint, 3/25, 67 x 89cm

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      $$1,800 Night on Earth - etching, aquatint, drypoint, AP, 67 x 89cm

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      $$1,400 Travelling turtles - lithograph, 18/25, 46 x 68cm

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      $$1,400 Perfume - lithograph, 12/25, 49 x 70cm, unframed

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      $$1,400 Hospital ship - lithograph, 6/35, 47 x 68cm, unframed

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      $$1,400 Bird wall - lithograph, 23/25, 48 x 68cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$1,400 Returning comet - lithograph, AP III/V, 48 x 68cm, unframed

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      $$1,400 Wild ride - lithograph, AP IV/IV, 48 x 68cm, unframed

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      $$1,400 Flightless bird - lithograph, 16/25, 48 x 68cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$1,400 Dog with a bone - lithograph, 14/25, 48 x 68cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$1,400 Domino bird - lithograph, 23/25, 46 x 68cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$1,400 Magpie on TV antenna - lithograph, 25/25, 48 x 68cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$1,400 Echidna with ant - lithograph, 24/25, 48 x 68cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$1,400 The home of love - lithograph, 8/25, 48 x 68cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$1,400 The home of love - starry night - lithograph, 9/25, 64 x 48cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$1,400 Jar of stars - hand coloured lithograph, 7/25, 48 x 68cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$1,400 Ark - lithograph, AP, 48 x 68cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$1,400 Cat - etching, aquatint and drypoint, 3/35, 44 x 59cm

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      $$990 Small owl (green) - bronze, 5/9, 8 x 6 x 4cm

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      $$990 Small owl (grey) - bronze, 5/9, 10 x 5 x 4cm

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      $$520 The drive - lithograph, 10/35, 10 x 17cm, FRAMED

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      $$470 Small farmer - etching, AP III/III, 9 x 11cm

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      $$440 Penguin - etching, 6/35, 15 x 20cm, unframed

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      $$440 Brick dog - etching, 19/35, 15 x 20cm, unframed

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      $$440 Pony - etching, 8/35, 15 x 20cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Night prowler - etching, 8/35, 15 x 20cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Tug boat - etching, 6/35, 15 x 20cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Tin girl - hand coloured etching, A/P, 20 x 15cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Tin girl - hand coloured etching, 4/35, 20 x 15cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Tin man - hand coloured etching, 4/35, 20 x 15cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Tin boy - hand coloured etching, 4/35, 20 x 15cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Mr. Miro - hand coloured etching, 6/35, 15 x 20cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Little Miro - hand coloured etching, 14/35, 15 x 20cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Cat Galaxy - hand coloured etching, 7/10, 15 x 20cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Owlet - etching, 5/25, 15 x 20cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Honey Bee - etching, 34/35, 15 x 20cm, UNFRAMED

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      $$440 Searching Echidna - hand coloured etching, 31/35, 15 x 20cm, UNFRAMED

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