Art & Artists

Jade Bowmer

Water is arguably one of the most powerful forces on the planet. Whether in its liquid state, frozen as ice or in gaseous form it is constantly modifying landscapes all over the world. I want to capture the depth and beauty of the Earth’s surface and its water systems, whilst highlighting the changes they are undergoing as a result of dramatic climate change.

To recreate the feel of these incredible environments I mix and pour coloured resin in an unconventional way; using the heat from a butane blow torch to facilitate the resin flow. This process allows me to create unique abstract worlds with immersive detail, depth and flow. I am also interested in using water in its frozen state as a ‘readymade’ object in unusual or unexpected contexts and enjoys working in various mediums including sculpture, painting, film and installation.

Having grown up living in Cornwall, the sea has always been important to me and has hugely influenced my practice, I think perhaps that’s why I am so interested in water and also why I choose to work with resin. In my work I aim to capture those moments of fluidity and movement I see when watching the waves.