Dean Bowen is a contemporary Australian printmaker, painter, and sculptor based in Victoria. Across his diverse practice, Bowen’s signature style of ‘radical innocence’ has shaped an aesthetic language that celebrates serendipitous simplicity within an increasingly urbanised world. Through this visual lexicon, his works often depict Australian native wildlife and scenes of suburban domestic life, imbuing them with a distinct sense of youthful optimism and joy.

Created in 2018, 'Twilight Magpie' explores the delicate balance between suburban and natural environments. Characteristic of Bowen’s playful sensibility, the work offers a refreshing perspective on Australian wildlife. Replacing the traditional rooster with a watchful magpie, Bowen transforms the humble weather vane into a symbol of wit and national character. The bird gazes serenely over the world below, standing sentinel beneath a sleepy twilight sky. This quintessentially Australian scene reflects the closeness between suburban life and native fauna, even within our built landscapes.

With a career spanning more than forty years, Bowen has exhibited widely across Australia and abroad. His works are held in major public collections including the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Australian War Memorial. For collectors of contemporary Australian printmaking and admirers of native wildlife, 'Twilight Magpie' is a particularly charming discovery.

Dean BOWEN (1957 - )
'Twilight Magpie' 2018
Lithograph
Edition of 25
Image Size: 48 x 68 cm
Dimensions: 57 x 77 cm
Signed: Signed, titled and editioned below image.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition is Excellent
(c) Dean Bowen / Copyright Agency