User:Kirsten Bowen/sandbox

Kirsten Swanson Bowen (born October 10, 1966) Is an American painter and artist living in the New York City area. Her work is in the Now generation of text painters and incorporates a range of literary content from whimsical to poetic. From 2004-2007 she owned and operated the Kirsten Bowen Gallery in Bexley, Ohio, featuring emerging and mid career artists. Her work has been exhibited in Ohio, South Carolina, New York and had an extensive exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum or Art entitled "Because I Said So" Her recent performance and installation work reflects her interest in creating and projecting a peaceful safe world.

Life Bowen was born in Akron, Ohio, and is the youngest of three daughters raised in Boardman, Ohio. She recieved a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design and is the mother of two grown sons. She has worked as a textile designer, carpet designer, muralist and painter. She has been an active committee member of the Art of Recovery art auction, and participant in Urban Scrawl urban redevelopment mural painting event.

Links http://coralspringsmuseum.org/kirsten-swanson-bowen-because-i-said-so-dec-6-dec-27-2014/ http://coralspringstalk.com/coral-springs-museum-of-art-holds-artist-reception-painting-demonstration-9948 http://www.columbusmonthly.com/content/stories/2011/07/off-the-wall.html