Alexandra Carus Bowker
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Smudge | A diptych [2010]

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Smudge | A diptych [2010]Smudge | A diptych [2010]
Smudge | B diptych [2010]Smudge | B diptych [2010]
(TRIPDYTCH C) Ponder MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, 52cm sq, £195(TRIPDYTCH C) Ponder MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, 52cm sq, £195
(TRIPDYTCH B) Blah MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, 52cm sq, £195(TRIPDYTCH B) Blah MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, 52cm sq, £195
(TRIPDYTCH A) A'fix MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, 111cm sq, £555 (TRIPDYTCH A) A'fix MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, 111cm sq, £555
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Watery HollowWatery Hollow | This piece further explores my experimentation with dissipating imagery into the background. The idea of which comes from a play on the imagination, where ideals fall victim to the illusion of grandeur: civilisations throughout time have strived to better both themselves and their place within the world. All are subject to time and decade, much of which has since been lost, but if we look closely, the remnants of many are still evident underfoot. I wanted to play with the illusion of a watery city - a watery grave that seems to still be thriving. The pillars start to evolve upwards from out of the darkness, taking form and gaining substance. What could be hidden in the darkness, in the back of your imagination? Or is this just a sketch, a moment in time, not quite captured, like a dream already half forgotten.
Abyss of Imagination : Zoomorphic Perspective (A)Abyss of Imagination : Zoomorphic Perspective (A) | Triptych part I : This triptych is an exploration into emotion and a celebration of the human form: The juxtaposition of the individual figures and colour is intended to both be in direct contrast to, and yet to compliment the rest as a whole. Partly inspired by Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the figures tell a multitude of stories, each demonstrating the human condition and state of mind: love, lust, betrayal, sorrow, anxiety, pride, ignorance, arrogance, power, passion, curiosity and revenge.
Abyss of Imagination : Zoomorphic Perspective (B)Abyss of Imagination : Zoomorphic Perspective (B) | Triptych part II : This triptych is an exploration into emotion and a celebration of the human form: The juxtaposition of the individual figures and colour is intended to both be in direct contrast to, and yet to compliment the rest as a whole. Partly inspired by Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the figures tell a multitude of stories, each demonstrating the human condition and state of mind: love, lust, betrayal, sorrow, anxiety, pride, ignorance, arrogance, power, passion, curiosity and revenge.
Abyss of Imagination : Zoomorphic Perspective (C)Abyss of Imagination : Zoomorphic Perspective (C) | Triptych part III : This triptych is an exploration into emotion and a celebration of the human form: The juxtaposition of the individual figures and colour is intended to both be in direct contrast to, and yet to compliment the rest as a whole. Partly inspired by Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the figures tell a multitude of stories, each demonstrating the human condition and state of mind: love, lust, betrayal, sorrow, anxiety, pride, ignorance, arrogance, power, passion, curiosity and revenge.
Mother EarthMother Earth
the 3 musesthe 3 muses
Sirens : Siren's BeautySirens : Siren's Beauty | Diptych part I : There are two sides to every coin: A Siren’s truth and a Siren’s beauty. What we perceive as beautiful and may have a longing for, may in fact turn out to be the complete opposite to that which we really seek, thus becoming our downfall. What you see is not necessarily what you get, far too many people judge someone or something in relation to how aesthetically pleasing they are to the eye. You can tell a lot about someone from their facial expressions, but when some wear a ‘mask’ or have a face for every occasion, you are more likely to encounter deception, and in doing so, mistrust those of whom you have taken at face value.
Sirens : Siren's TruthSirens : Siren's Truth | Diptych part II : There are two sides to every coin: A Siren’s truth and a Siren’s beauty. What we perceive as beautiful and may have a longing for, may in fact turn out to be the complete opposite to that which we really seek, thus becoming our downfall. What you see is not necessarily what you get, far too many people judge someone or something in relation to how aesthetically pleasing they are to the eye. You can tell a lot about someone from their facial expressions, but when some wear a ‘mask’ or have a face for every occasion, you are more likely to encounter deception, and in doing so, mistrust those of whom you have taken at face value.
Lost : the VaticanLost : the Vatican | Inspired by Turner’s ‘View from the Vatican’, in conjunction with my own religion, this piece is a combustion of attitude depicted through colour, the contrast of which is also complementary. I wanted to play off the tight confined area of a hall way, against that of a vast open space. Within which I incorporated the remnants of Rome’s buildings, I then had these dissipate into the background whilst retaining some substance. The buildings appear to also be extending, spreading out to engulf the rest of the canvas. My approach towards this piece is in direct relation to how I perceive my Roman Catholic upbringing. I found that the creation of it was a very emotive and potent journey, through which I was able to clarify my own interpretation. Though I have been brought up a Roman Catholic, I have always been encouraged to question my faith when necessary. By questioning my faith, it does not mean that I believe any the less in what I have been taught, but is more a way of certifying that which I believe as an individual.
Venician BridgewaterVenician Bridgewater
Half Bent, Hidden, & Seen copyHalf Bent, Hidden, & Seen copy
colour growthcolour growth
Blue NudeBlue Nude
underpinning stormunderpinning storm
Blue Green Yellow PaintMeByNumbers LadyBlue Green Yellow PaintMeByNumbers Lady
red, purple & white hidden ladyred, purple & white hidden lady
Pompeii ColumnS Mid StormPompeii ColumnS Mid Storm