beginning…
2009. In Nepal for the Fred Hollows: See the world challenge.
In a hotel room in Kathmandu at five o’clock in the morning I was wide awake. Not knowing what to do to pass the time I sat at the end of my bed and removed my camera from its case. From the corner of my room pockets of light were peaking through the curtains illuminating the bedside table. It lured me towards it. Now, with curtains drawn, I sat on the window ledge and absorbed the morning image of Kathmandu. The sun was beginning to rise as the last trace of night remained as long as it could. Domestic lights were still required and they lit the rooftops like candles in a room. I wanted to capture this scene not only as I saw it but as I experienced it………. Twenty seconds later the moment was captured. This image is titled “Namaste”- welcome in Nepali.
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Inspired by the life and ambiguity of Iquitos, Peru – known as the gateway to the Amazon. A town historically rich, culturally unique, majestic in its offerings of discovery and natural wonders but crippled by poverty and corruption. Reflecting on these thoughts and feelings guided Owen to create images that portray the ambiguity of the impoverished city streets. This series injects more colour and rhythm and reinforces his narrative approach of life, inequality and discovery.
Material: Metal Print
Number of artworks in the Series: 10
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A photo journalistic style series photographed whilst aboard the TSS Earnslaw Steamship in Queenstown, New Zealand. A reflection on technological advancement in transport.
Material: Canson Infinity Arches Aquarelle RAG 240gsm
Number of artworks in the Series: 8
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“Even as I spoke, an immense shape
Materialised in the night air,
Grotesque and enormous stature
With heavy jowls, and an unkempt beard
Scowling from shrunken,
hollow eyes Its complexion earthy and pale,
Its hair grizzled and matted with clay,
Its mouth coal black, teeth yellow with decay.”
— Adamaster in Camões, The Lusiads Canto V.
Looking through time to the story of the King of Melinde, Owen reinterprets the contemporary landscapes of Portugal to revisit the journey of the Armada from Lisbon to Melinde.
Canto V ends with the poet’s censure of his contemporaries who despise poetry.
Material: Metal Print
Number of artworks in the Series: 10
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Halong literally means “descending dragon” and it is originated from a legend of this ancient land in Vietnam.
This series is a homage to the story of the Jade Emperor who sent the Mother Dragon and her children descending on earth to help ancient Vietnamese people defend their country from fierce invaders from the North incinerating the enemies with their divine fire and giant emeralds.
Material: Canson Infinity Arches Aquarelle RAG 240gsm
Number of artworks in the Series: 11
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The mountain range in the Maghreb separating the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert, primarily inhabited by the Berber people. This two-part series highlights how new societal values impact the extinction of culture, nature, land, plants, animals, people and traditions.
Material: Canson Infinity Arches Aquarelle RAG 240gsm
Number of artworks in the Series: 8
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Walking through the arterial maze of the Medina in the heart of Marrakesh, Owen studies the lives of street merchants as they prepare for their day of trade. This two-part series highlights how new societal values impact the extinction of culture, nature, land, plants, animals, people and traditions.
Material: Canson Infinity Arches Aquarelle RAG 240gsm
Number of artworks in the Series: 8