Dean Bowen is a celebrated Australian printmaker, painter, and sculptor whose art radiates a spirit of “radical innocence.” Across his work, Bowen finds poetry in the everyday — transforming suburban life and native fauna into icons of warmth, humour, and human connection.

In ‘The House of Love’ (2024), Bowen turns his gaze to the home as a place of comfort and sanctuary. A red, heart-shaped cloud rises from the chimney of a house, transforming a familiar suburban scene into a tender symbol of joy and affection. With its vibrant palette and flattened, graphic form, the work gently flirts with Pop Art while remaining deeply personal in tone.

Characteristic of Bowen’s broader practice, ‘The House of Love’ merges the universal and the intimate — inviting viewers to reconnect with their own memories of warmth, belonging, and love.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Bowen has exhibited widely in Australia and abroad, and his works are represented in major 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, ‘The House of Love’ offers a heartfelt reflection on home — a work that glows with kindness and quiet joy.

Dean BOWEN (1957 - )
'The House of Love (Medium)' 2024
Lithograph
Edition of 45
Image Size: 28 x 34 cm
Dimensions: 34 x 40 cm
Signed: Signed, titled and editioned below margin.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition is Excellent
(c) Dean Bowen / Copyright Agency