Dean Bowen is a contemporary Australian printmaker, painter, and sculptor based in Victoria. Across his varied practice, Bowen’s distinctive style of radical innocence has shaped a visual language that celebrates serendipitous simplicity amid an increasingly urbanised world. His works often feature Australian wildlife and suburban scenes, infused with warmth, humour, and a sense of childlike wonder.

In 'Bird Watching Large Beetle' (2015), Bowen turns his whimsical gaze toward an everyday encounter — a bird observing a ladybird. Monumental in scale, the bird dominates the composition, transforming a simple moment of curiosity into a playful meditation on perspective. Here, Bowen bridges the natural and urban worlds, revealing beauty and joy in the smallest acts of attention.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Bowen has exhibited widely across Australia and internationally. His works are held in major public collections including the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and the Australian War Memorial. For collectors of contemporary Australian printmaking and admirers of Bowen’s lyrical depictions of nature, 'Bird Watching Large Beetle' is a delightful and quintessential work.

Dean BOWEN (1957 - )
'Bird Watching Large Beetle' 2015
Lithograph
Edition of 25
Image Size: 68 x 48 cm
Dimensions: 76 x 57 cm
Signed: Signed, titled and editioned below image.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) Dean Bowen / Copyright Agency