We recently had the chance to connect with Wesley Ethyn Bowers and have shared our conversation below.
Wesley Ethyn, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: Who are you learning from right now?
I am currently going back to school to learn more techniques and tool skills for jewellery. My primary instructor is Angela and she is an animated and authentic teacher who genuinely wants to see her students succeed. She is a wealth of knowledge and expertise and a delight to connect with.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Wesley Ethyn Bowers and I create abstract expressionist artwork and jewellery. My artwork draws inspiration from ancient cultures, aboriginal design, and contemporary art, like neo-expressionism, pop art, graffiti art, and abstraction. The artworks invite the viewer to search for and find hidden images nestled within the mesmerising line work. My jewellery is inspired by nature, especially our coral reefs. It also has a juxtaposition between organic form and geometric shapes. I funnel my artwork through my company that I call Wesley Bowers Creative. It allows me to express myself in countless disciplines. I am currently working on a series of artworks painted on rustic dough bowls creating a beautiful blending of modern and vintage styles. Alloy Reef, my prominent jewellery collection, is also getting some new concepts for its evolution.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
I believe a former partner of mine saw me more clearly (at least artistically) than I saw myself. When I was in my late teens to early twenties, he encouraged me to pursue my art (part of it was quite colourful) and it wasn’t until 2020 that I ended up doing just that. Move forward to 2023 and I radically changed my art style from more figurative expressions to non-figurative and abstract because I felt that I could be more authentically presented and I haven’t looked back.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
I think a fear that has held me back is the fear of failure (or success?) and how people might view me or my craft. I’ve learned to just take that leap of faith and push yourself. Muster up the courage to venture into the unknown and the uncomfortable. We learn and grow when we are in that space.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
I do the best to show my most authentic self when I am in public. I think that being genuine will get one further than having to keep track of untruths.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel the most at peace when I am creating. The act of being immersed in my art, my craft, can make time fly by. I tend to get hyper-focused and not realise the amount of time that has gone by. A lot of my art is self-reflective and although I hope people connect with it in their own way, I enjoy the journey of creation.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.wesleybowers.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesleybowerscreative
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wesleybowerscreative
Image Credits
Wesley Ethyn Bowers
