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Artist Statement:
I think in abstract and see
abstracts in nature
recurrently and it influences
what I create.
The textures, color shifts,
even the temperature, sounds
and smells.
Since moving to Bismarck,
North Dakota from San Diego,
California
one year ago, I have developed
a heightened awareness;
'Nature'
here has an even...
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Artist Exhibitions:
2008 Work Displayed in Eyes
on Parkway Optometrist,
Bismarck, ND
2008 February 23-24th 2008
In collaboration with Northern
Plains Ballet, and the
'Choreographer's Showcase' -
"Ballet to Beatbox"
some of my paintings were
used as a backdrop for
specific choreographed dances.
2007 July 3rd - July
28th,“Inspired Visions
Revealed...
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Artist Galleries:
Currently Represented by
LATITUDES GALLERY in Bismarck,
North Dakota
2008
Previously Represented by
TRIOS FINE ART GALLERY in
Solana Beach, CA 2007
artMANGO Gallery, Boerne,
Texas 2005
Gallery 504, University Ave.
San Diego, CA 2003-2004
Joseph David Gallery 8th Ave.
San Diego, CA 2003...
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Artist Reviews:
Tri City Herald, Chula Vista,
CA June 1, 2005
UNIQUE ART IN THE HANDS OF A
UNIQUE ARTIST
"When Richez-Bowman's art is
closely viewed details of her
evolutionary talent leaps
out."
"The true trademark of Lydia
Richez-Bowman's art resonates
with life she breathes into
it. She ...
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Collections:
Dr.and Mrs. D. Mack, Bismarck,
ND
Mr.Jim Knudsen, Bismarck, ND
USA
Mr.Alexander Collen, St.
Cloud, MN USA
Ms.Becky Bowen, Bismarck,
North Dakota USA
Mr.Mannie Kugler, Chula Vista,
California, USA
Mr.and Mrs.John and Tania
Ward, Escondido, California,
USA
Ms.Julie Hoey, San diego, CA
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Commissions:
Ms. Nancy Jaimes, Chula Vista,
California USA
Mr.and Mrs.Ward, Escondido,
California USA
Mr. Peter Hansen, San Diego,
California USA...
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Lydia Richez-Bowman Biography:
| Biographical information for Lydia Richez-Bowman can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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59
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
4
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| Religion |
student of quantum physics |
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| Education |
Associate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
not provided |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Mixed Media
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Abstract Expressionism - (1940 - 1955)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Matisse
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| Favorite Work of Art |
not provided
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Matisse,Jephan De Villiers,patterns and colors in nature |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I think we are born as artists and if we are fortunate we find our voice early in life and fulfill our inner drive to express what we see, feel and live. Some of us take a detour on our journey to find our artistic path and it takes us longer to express ourselves. "An artist will eventually find their voice, it is inevitable". |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Born in Nice France, Lydia Richez-Bowman came to America in 1954. She currently lives in Bismarck North Dakota after a recent move from Southern California., where she resided with her family for over 25 years.
Her French heritage is an important part of her personality and a strong influence to her creativity. Matisse, George Rouault, Belgium artist Jephan De Villiers, and the beautiful stained glass windows in European churches, all of these are inspirations for her work. Their influence, reflected in her use of rich vivid colors, bold design, a unique style and references to nature. She is an abstract artist able to create powerful and yet peaceful spiritual experiences in her multi-level work. The use of metal and metallic materials is a direct reference to her past jewelry experience as a designer and producer of original works in silver and copper as well as cloisonné enameling. She is an award-winning artist with many works accepted into innumerable juried and invitational exhibitions, as well as many independent showings. Assortments of her paintings are in private collections here and abroad.
Ms. Richez-Bowman continues to discover and refine her technique and style and since her move to Bismarck, N D just over a year ago she found a new voice both artistically and as an ‘art activist’. She created and developed Uptown…Downtown, a once a month event to stimulate activity in Bismarck’s Historic Downtown. This included the merchants staying open late one night, local artists displaying their work in vacant storefront windows and musicians. Ms. Richez-Bowman is also on the Editorial Board of the Prairie Independent, a progressive newspaper here in Bismarck. She writes the City Life column, Art, Music and Culture in the City’s Center, she is also a new board member on the Dakota West Arts Council.
Her life here is exciting and she is exploring many new options with excitement and vigor. Ms. Richez-Bowman believes that “Bismarck is budding culturally and with continued energy and proper direction from all of us involved in the arts with a vision… Bismarck can become a strong, artistically integrated and diverse cultural center!”
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