Category Archives: Chris Bowman
Curriculum Vitae
Solo Exhibitions:
2010
May: Untitled Art Society Main Gallery, Calgary
2009
October: Paul Petro Contemporary Art- Special project space- Toronto
October: Rouge Gallery, Saskatoon
May: La Galeria Contemporary- Barcelona
March: Axis Contemporary- Calgary
2007
September: Axis Contemporary- Calgary
2006
October: Jadite Gallery- New York
Group Exibitions:
2010
June: Rouge Gallery- Saskatoon
April: Sopa Fine Art-Kelowna
2008
July: Harrison Gallery- Vancouver
April: Sopa Fine Art- Kelowna
2007
July: Jadite Gallery- New York
Professional experience:
2006- Present Artist mentor for Progressive Alternatives Society of Calgary
Selected Collections Include:
Assante Wealth Management, Comminty First Family Practice Clinics, Canaccord Capital Inc., Coast Plaza Hotels, Dynamic Furniture Corp., Health Resources Board of Alberta, Calgary Waldorf School, Vault Energy Trust, Viracocha Energy Inc., Rockwell Resources, Copeman Healthcare.
Artist Statement
Creating with natural subject matter is what I enjoy most. As my work evolves I am more interested in the organic process of the paint and how I can adapt to its natural movement. I began working on very large scale paintings, trying to push my own physical boundaries and the boundaries of the paint itself, especially when the movement of the paint became almost uncontrollable.
I am currently working on a multiple series of paintings that investigate the eco-centric approach to the world. My imagery deals with beauty, it’s corruptive implications and the darker side of moral human nature. With the beauty comes an unsettling eeriness, a distinction that separates the light from the darker side of life. What we experience and perceive is also of interest to me. I invite multiple interpretations of my work depending on each individual’s intention or mood.
As our world is in a constant state of change, I want my paintings to act in an illusory way, representing range, depth and clarity. The process and effect are the central content, not the traditional representation of nature. The world we see, and the importance we place on “mind made” realities, are as transitory and ephemeral as my branches.
“… the majority of the paintings are surprisingly quick to confront the viewer with any expectations of instantly digestible beauty, yet supplying it in full.”- Kim Neudorf, from a review written for Prairie Artsters, May 2010.
Biography
Chris Bowman was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. At the age of three he left with his family to travel for four years through South East Asia. He later returned and attended the Waldorf School in Calgary for nine years. Chris was taught according to the Waldorf method of pedagogy; children should learn through their own experience, resulting in the most important lesson: how to learn. At the Waldoft School Chris learned about the arts and was empowered at an early age to nurture his own creativity.
Chris has always devoted as much time as possible to traveling, enjoying spur of the moment trips where new opportunities are always abundant. Chris’ artistic exploration led him to an interest in photography as a hobby, enjoying the process of choosing compositions and perspectives.
Traveling all his life, Chris has experimented with making art for more than twenty years and the cultural diversity and influences that he has encountered have provided him with a broad perspective to develop is artistic direction.