Creationman: The works and legacy of artist Dewayne Bowen
Dewayne W.P. Bowen is an acclaimed South Florida artist widely known for his beautiful landscapes in oil and acrylic. He was born in Clarendon, Jamaica where at the age of nine his parents recognized that he was a creative force on a journey to become one of the masters in Caribbean art culture.
He recognizes his artistic success with gratitude and humility, and credits his artistic vision and discipline to his high school years at Clarendon College. It was there that the skilled and educated nurturing of his artistic talent began.
Dewayne uses mediums of oil and acrylic on canvas, paper, metal, and various types fo wood. He has worked with masters such as Jonas Gerard, Phillip Supersad, and Richard Hall. His most current mural, entitled “Jamaica in Miami”, can be seen at the Caribbean Diner on North Miami Avenue and Third Street in downtown Miami. A duplicate mural also stands at 155 Northwest 14th Street in Florida City entitled “Gateway to the Keys”.
His work has been exhibited extensively in Canada, Connecticut, Michigan, and South Florida where he currently resides. In Florida, his work has been displayed at the Kuumba Music Festival in Hollywood, the City of Palm Beach Gardens Community Center, the Montgomery Museum of the Arts in West Palm Beach, the African American Artist Cultural and Heritage Showcase at the Kravis Center of the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Española Way on South Beach, and Café Tu Tu Tango in Coconut Grove.
Among his recognitions is the medallion received from the City of Miami for his contribution and dedication to art. This he feels most proud of as it symbolizes his ideal of giving back to one’s community. To Dewayne, it is actually a reflection of the greater prize, the foundation of his integrity as an artist.
Dewayne’s work has been acquired by many avid art collectors who prize his collection for it’s depth in movement, texture, sensitivity, and cultural character. He is currently working on his new collection.
Dewayne Bowen, one of the penultimate masters of the Caribbean art culture. Renown throughout both the mainland and the Caribbean for his beautiful landscapes in oil and acrylic, his work has been exhibited extensively in Canada, Connecticut, Michigan, and South Florida where he currently resides.
In Florida, his work has been displayed at the Kuumba Music Festival in Hollywood, the City of Palm Beach Gardens Community Center, the Montgomery Museum of the Arts in West Palm Beach, the African American Artist Cultural and Heritage Showcase at the Kravis Center of the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Española Way on South Beach, and Café Tu Tu Tango in Coconut Grove.
