Art by Felicity Roma Bowers

FELICITY ROMA BOWERS - ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATOR
My work is often about a nightworld, which is not always dark. It is the time when the daily busy-ness of the rational mind begins to subside; when dreams, daydreams and fantasies can begin to surface. As we begin to relax and let go of our hold on the world of work and survival, all those elements which have no practical use or purpose come forward to claim their space. This can happen at any time - the middle of the afternoon, at sunrise or at midnight.
The invisible becomes visible through paper, paints and crayons.
I work mainly in mixed media, watercolour, monoprint, linocuts and etchings. I also sometimes make collages and assemblages of found objects. The medium is the means to an end - whatever works to convey the atmosphere I'm seeking to capture. But also the qualities of each material used are enjoyed and celebrated. The element of chance is the secret ingredient! Paints and inks are allowed to develop in their own characteristic ways.
My intention is to create images that are atmospheric and full enough of content to be lived with over time. The surfaces contain rich colours and textures in many layers to maintain the eye’s interest. The imagery contains metaphorical, allusive layers of meaning. My images are figurative and narrative, but not literal. By using archetypal images I hope to awaken resonances within the viewer. I believe in the power of colour to awaken and allow a range of emotions, in particular I aim to uplift and inspire.
As I originally trained in illustration the storytelling element is bound to make its way into my painting and printmaking, hopefully striking resonances in the individual's psyche.
I have been a professional artist, illustrator and teacher for nearly 15 years.
As well as exhibiting in many group or solo shows I have had work published in a wide variety of contexts. I have also been involved with artists' groups such as Bristol Printmakers Workshop, Bath Artist Printmakers, Bath Fringe Festival and currently work at Widcombe Studios in Bath.

1. The Flame - watercolour 20"x30" Ł350
2. Day Tree - watercolour and acrylic 30"x14" Ł300
3. The Sun in the Earth - watercolour 20"x30" NFS
4. Song Tree - watercolour and acrylic 48"x48" NFS
5. Rooster - watercolour 20"x30" NFS
6. Swallow - monoprint 6"x8" Ł50
7. Wild bird - monoprint 15"x20" Ł200
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Send Email to: felicity.bowers@virgin.net

SELECTED EXHIBlTIONS
Solo:
Windows Arts Centre,Lower Borough Walls, Bath October 2000
The Spiral Gate Cafe, High St Glastonbury
Riverside Gallery, Richmond on Thames, August 1998
Bath Fringe Open Studios 1995-2000
Windows Art Centre, Bath October 1996
Underground Gallery, Bath 1988
Colston Hall, Bristol 1985
Group:
Black Swan Open Exhibition, Black Swan Gallery, Frome 1998, 2000
Royal West of England Academy 1993
Richard de Marco European Art Foundation auction 1993
Bath Society of Artists 1992 & 1993
Association of lllustrators 'lmages' annual 1989 & 1990
Women's Art Work King Street Gallery, Bristol 1983

EDUCATION
Foundation Course in Art Therapy 1991-92
Bristol Polytechnic Post-Graduate Diploma 1981-83
Twickenham College of Technology - Foundation Course & General Illustration LSIA 1970-74

TEACHING
Visiting Lecturer, various 1993-98 including
Weston College, Stroud School of Art, Gwent College of Higher Education, City of Bath College, Falmouth School
of Art & Design, Gloucester College of Technology
Also adult education and children's workshops including Lansdown Art School and the Museum of Naive Art, Bath
Currently teach life drawing at City of Bath College and occasionally at Widcombe Studios

SELECTED PUBLISHED WORK -
Genesis Album cover 'We Can't Dance'
Penguin Books - George Bernard Shaw library
Stones Restaurant, Avebury - 'Cooking with Stones' & 'Stones Spells for Magic Feasts'
Bodley Head - Ted Hughes 'Moonbells and Other Poems'
Cambridge University Press English for Schools series
Also work for OUP, Holland & Barratt, Marks and Spencer, Gollancz, Radio Times, WH Smiths