About the Artist

Carol Bowen is an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the complexities of identity, memory, and personal narrative. Through a blend of mediums—including ink, gouache, textiles, and mixed media—her art weaves together stories of belonging, transformation, and self-discovery. By integrating handwritten text with imagery, her creations delve into the ways we construct, embody, and ultimately transcend the identities we form for ourselves.

With a background in wearable art, fine art, and storytelling, Carol transforms materials into deeply personal yet universally resonant pieces. Her self-portraits and textile works often incorporate her own life story, inscribing not just words but emotions and reflections onto fabric and paper. These pieces invite viewers to examine their own narratives and the interplay between the internal and external forces that shape their sense of self.

Carol Bowen’s work has been recognized for its emotional depth and visual intricacy, challenging audiences to consider the power of shedding and rewriting the stories we carry. Whether through a quilt symbolizing communal identities or a self-portrait questioning the burden of personal history, her art seeks to inspire dialogue about resilience, reinvention, and liberation.