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FINALIST IN WYNNE PRIZE, ART GALLERY of NEW SOUTH WALES
Dean Bowen is a finalist in the 2010 Wynne Prize, Art Gallery of New South Wales with his oil painting, "Delays Expected", 2009, 122 X 183 cm.
The exhibition runs at the Art Gallery of New South Wales from 27th March until 30th May 2010. www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
Published: March 2010
Perth Exhibition
Opening on Wednesday 17th March, 2010
6pm – 8pm
Dean Bowen's exhibition of recent oil paintings opens at Greenhill Galleries, Perth on the 17th of March 6.00-8.00 pm. The exhibition continues until April 1st.
Greenhill Galleries
6 Gugeri Street
Claremont Western Australia 6010
Telephone 08 9383 4433
www.greenhillgalleries.com
Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm Tuesday to Friday, 10am – 4pm Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday
Published: March 2010
Benalla Art Gallery exhibition
Argy Bargy The Art of Dean Bowen was recently held at the Benalla Art Gallery from 29 November to the 18 January 2010. The exhibition featured paintings, sculpture and prints created between 1993 and 2009 providing a survey of the artist's career. The exhibition was launched by artist Ivan Durrant, with words by Simon Klose, Director.
Published: March 2010
Dean Bowen Argy-Bargy
Dean Bowen's book "Argy Bargy" has been recently launched and is now available in selected bookshops. Retail price is $110 AUD
The monograph includes 228 pages and is richly illustrated with over 250 colour and black and white images. It features a major essay by Art Historian and Curator Sheridan Palmer. The dimensions of the book are 32 x 31 x 2.3 cm.
The book is available at:
National Gallery of Victoria, Ian Potter Centre bookshop Tel: +613 8662 1542
Axia Modern Art Gallery, Melbourne Tel: +613 9500 1144
Macmillan Art Publishing (for larger orders contact Jenny Zimmer) Tel: +613 9825 1000
Published: July 2009
Canberra Exhibition
Dean Bowen, "Paintings, prints and sculpture" opens at Beaver Galleries 6.00pm, 3rd September and continues until 22nd September 2009. The exhibition will be opened by Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope MLA.
Beaver Galleries, 81 Denison Street, Deakin, ACT 2600
Tel: +612 6282 5294
www.beavergalleries.com.au
Published: Sept 2009
Melbourne Exhibition and Book Launch
Dean Bowen's solo exhibition "Transmetropole" opens at Axia Modern Art, 6:30pm, 12th May and continues until the 7th June 2009. The exhibition of recent paintings, sculpture and prints will be opened by Michael Leunig. During the opening of the exhibition, Dean Bowen's monograph "Argy Bargy" will be launched. The monograph will document the artist's work over a twenty year period and will be published by Macmillan Art Publishing. The monograph will include 228 pages and be richly illustrated with more than 250 colour and black and white images. It will feature a major essay by leading Art Historian and Curator Sheridan Palmer, extensive biographical details and will provide a comprehensive overview of the artist's career as a visual artist featuring paintings, sculpture, prints, tapestry and animation.
Axia Modern Art, 1010 High Street, Armadale Vic 3143 Tel: +613 9500 1144 www.axiamodernart.com.au
Published: May 2009
Warrnambool Art Gallery
"The Art of Dean Bowen", 4th April to 10th June 2009: "Fun 4 Kids Festival", 28th June to 5th July 2009: Both exhibitions feature a selection of the artists paintings, bronzes and prints made over the last two decades.
Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool Tel: +613 5559 4949
Published: May 2009
FINALIST IN SULMAN PRIZE, ART GALLERY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Dean Bowen is a finalist in the 2009 Sulman Prize, Art Gallery of New South Wales with his oil painting titled 'Argy Bargy' 2008. The exhibition runs at the Art Gallery of New South Wales from the 7 March - 24 May 2009. www.agnsw.com.au The judge for this years award was artist Jon Cattapan.
Published: March 2009
Salon des Refuses 2009
Dean Bowen's painting 'Bouchon' 2008 has been selected for the Salon des Refuses 2009 exhibition at the National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney. The exhibition continues to the 3rd of May 2009. www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au
Published: March 2009
Dean Bowen commissioned to create Centennial Sculpture for Canterbury Primary School, 2008
In 2008, Dean Bowen was commissioned by Canterbury Primary School, Melbourne to create the School's Centennial Sculpture, commemorating the school's centenary in 2008. This significant sculpture celebrates childhood and is sited at the front of the school beneath the Talbot Oak, otherwise known as the Friendship tree. The sculpture was unveiled by Lady Southey AC on the 23rd of October 2008 to mark the final celebration of Cantebury Primary School's past 100 years.
Published: December 2008
'The Big Little Man' bronze sculpture acquired by artsACT, ACT Government in 2008
'The Big Little Man' bronze was installed at Petrie Plaza, Canberra in April 2008.
photo: Brenton MacGeachie
Published: July 2008
Dean Bowen Distinguished Invited Artist Sculpture Survey 2008 Gomboc Gallery, Western Australia
Dean Bowen is featured in the 25th Anniversary exhibition, Sculpture Survey 2008, Gomboc Gallery, Western Australia from 1-29 June 2008 with a selection of bronze sculptures. www.gomboc-gallery.com.au
Published: July 2008
Dean Bowen finalist in the 2008 Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award, Werribee Park
Dean Bowen is a finalist in the 2008 Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award, Werribee Park with a bronze sculpture 'Bird Wall'. The exhibition will be held from 28 February to 1 June 2008. www.lempriereaward.com.au
Published: March 2008
Aeroplane Boy sculpture at Heide Museum of Modern Art, Bulleen
Heide Museum of Modern Art, Bulleen have recently installed a major bronze sculpture by Dean Bowen 'Aeroplane Boy'. This major work is permanently sited in Heide's sculpture park.
Published: January 2008
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, SHIGA, JAPAN
The work of Dean Bowen was curated into a major group exhibition 'Beauty of Heavenly Bodies and the Universe' at the Museum of Modern Art, Shiga, Japan held late in 2007. This significant exhibition included the works of Max Ernst, Jean Arp, Joan Miro and Japanese artists such as Akira Kurosaki.
Published: January 2008
ANIMATION PROJECT, JAPAN
Dean Bowen is developing a major animation project in collaboration with Galerie Miyawaki, Kyoto, Japan and Japanese animator Ayumi Sasaki and anticipated completion is mid 2009. A short section of the animation series 'Illumination' was launched at Galerie Miyawaki in June 2007 to coincide with his solo exhibition of watercolour paintings. The animation project has been in progress now for three years and anticipate completion in 2009.
Published: June 2008
AN APPROACH TO THE LANDSCAPE - AXIA MODERN ART
Dean's works are included in a group exhibition 'An Approach to the landscape' including Robert Maclaurin, Alexander McKenzie and Ken Johnson at Axia Modern Art Gallery, Melbourne from 9-27 April 2008. www.axiamodernart.com.au
Published: April 2008
Macarthur Cook Art Award
Dean Bowen's oil painting 'Contained city' (122 x 183 cm) was awarded third prize in the inaugural Macarthur Cook Art Award in 2007.
Published: 2007
Kyoto solo exhibition
Dean Bowen's solo exhibition entitled 'Illumination'opens at Galerie Miyawaki, Kyoto on the 15th of June and continues until the 8th of July, 2007. The exhibition includes thirty new watercolour paintings.
Published: 2007-06-13
Sculpture Commission - Shepparton Showgrounds. Greater Shepparton City Council, 2007
Dean Bowen was commissioned by the Greater Shepparton City Council to create a large scale bronze sculpture titled 'The Farmer' for the redeveloped Shepparton Showgrounds site. The sculpture was installed in April 2007. The commission was generously sponsored by SPC Ardmona.
Published: 2007-06-13
Sydney solo exhibition. Tim Olsen Gallery
Dean Bowen's solo exhibition opens at Tim Olsen Gallery, 63 Jersey Road, Woollahra, Sydney on the 2nd of October and continues through to 20 October, 2007. The exhibition will include recent paintings, sculpture and prints. www.timolsengallery.com
Published: 2007-06-13
Melbourne Exhibition
Dean Bowen's solo exhibition "Urban Heartland" opens at Axia Modern Art on the 31st August and continues through until the 15th September 2006. The exhibition includes recent oil paintings, sculpture and prints.
Tel: +613 95001144
Web: www.axiamodernart.com.au
1010 High Street, Armadale.Vic.3143
Published: 2006-08-20
Lady with flowers
Dean Bowen's bronze "Lady with flowers" is currently on display in the exhibition "Montalto Sculpture Prize 2006 finalists".
The exhibition runs from the 12 February - 30 April 2006.
Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, 33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South 3937.
Tel: +613 5989 8412
Web: www.montalto.com.au
Published: 2006-03-14
Solo exhibition at Greenhill Galleries
Dean Bowen's solo exhibition in Perth opens at Greenhill Galleries on the 28th of April and continues through until the 12 May, 2006.
The exhibition will include new oil paintings and bronze sculpture.
Tel: +618 9321 2369
Web: www.greenhillgalleries.com
Published: 2006-03-14
Brisbane Exhibition
Dean Bowen's exhibition of recent paintings and bronze sculpture opens on September 30th and continues through to October 15th 2005, at the Jan Murphy Gallery, 486 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. www.janmurphygallery.com.au
Published: 2005-08-20
Japan Exhibition
Dean Bowen's exhibition "Journey" opened on April 9th and continues through to May 1st 2005 at the Galerie Miyawkai, Kyoto.
Published: 2005-05-13
Contemplative Journey
Dean Bowen's painting titled "Contemplative Journey" was selected for inclusion in "Renascence" "Hyogo International Competition of Painting", the 10th Anniversary of Post-Earthquake Restoration, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, Kobe, Japan.
The exhibition commenced January 17, 2005 and continues through to February 20, 2005. The exhibition includes 101 works selected as finalists from approximately 8000 entries from 81 countries. The judging panel included Ichiro Hariu, President of AICA, Japan, Shigenobu Kimura, Director of Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, William S. Lieberman, (Jacques and Natasha Gelman Chairman, Department of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA, OH Kwang-su, Art critic, Former Director of the National Museum of Modern Art, Seoul,Korea, Andrea Rose, Director of Visual Arts Department, British Council, London, UK, Akira Tatehata, Professor of Tama Art University.
Published: 2005-02-12