Living with Imagination: Palm Beach Artist participating in the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series

PALM BEACH, Fla. - Oct. 3, 2014 - PRLog -- Palm Beach County artist Caron Bowman has been selected to participate in the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series. Bombay Sapphire and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation national competition, now in its 5^th year,  attracts thousands of applicants from around the country. The series showcases the best emerging artist around the United States. Caron’s art piece the Voice (Back to Black) was chosen by Bombay Sapphire to be displayed in Miami. The “Voice (Back to Black)” truly captures Caron’s unique drawing style of strong outlines and cubic abstraction. Best known for her high intensity use of color, the “Voice (Back to Black) “was a departure - with the use of a grisaille color pallet. Furthermore, she said that "I wanted to go back to basics and explore the monochromatic juxtaposition of black and white which is the basis of a tonal perspective”. She is not abandoning color but wanted the viewer to focus on the complexity of her drawings.

This is the second time Caron has participated in the Series.  According to Caron,” the series has been a catalyst for me. Since my first participation in 2011, I have really gained a lot more national attention and it is due in part to my association with  the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series. I think the platform is a wonderful opportunity for emerging artist to grow and develop their careers. I am honored to be able to participate once more in the Series”

The selected artist will have their work displayed at a series of gallery exhibitions and events, taking place from September through November in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. From the gallery show in the 10 cities 1 winner per city  will go onto SCOPES Miami.

“The Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series has established itself as a platform for emerging artists who seek to shape our contemporary cultural landscape—artists who look to defy boundaries with the power of their imagination,” says Russell Simmons, Chairman of GlobalGrind.com and co-founder of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. “With the extraordinary success of last year’s program, I am excited to see what emerges from this year’s roster of talent.”

The Miami Regional finale for  the series will be held at the prestigious Brisky Gallery in Miami’s Wynwood District . The opening reception will be held during Wynwood’s 2^nd  Saturday Art Walk. To attend Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Miami event  simply RSVP at Miami@BOMBAYSAPPHIREARTISANSERIES.COM

Show Location: Brisky Gallery, 130 NW 24^th ST, Miami , FL

Show Reception: October 11^th 2014 @ 8-11:00PM

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Caron Bowman

Caron Bowman is a multi-disciplined artist and her work spans many techniques including drawing, painting, and fiber media.  She has been influenced by pop art, surrealism, and graffiti art. She uses the history and the culture of Florida as a source of inspiration. Her artwork is about intensity of color, curved lines, and daring patterns unified into one language. There is an almost dream-like quality to the rhythm and unfurling of the forms in her work. Due to her emphasis on dark outlines and flat areas of color, she uses the term SoFlo Superflat to describe the style she works in.

Caron has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Master of Arts degree in ESE.Her artwork has received international recognition and has been on display at the Marc Chagall Museum, Harlem Fine Arts Show, Continuum Art Fair, and Art Africa Fair.

In 2014, she was commissioned by the Herradura Tequila to participate in the nationwide Herradura Barrel Art Collection. This year, she was a featured artist in the Wynwood Miami Mix Art Fair. In 2013, Rapper Kendrick Lamar in association with Creative Allies showcased her artwork in NYC at the Galapagos Art Space. The Beck’s corporation selected her as a semi-finalist for the 2012 Beck’s Green Box augmented reality series - which featured the best emerging artist around the globe. Her work is currently on display on the Beck’s global website.Her art was chosen as the official image for the 2012 Miami Beach Stepping Out for the Arts Luncheon. She was selected for the Fiat /Redeye graffiti challenge, which showcased the best in graffiti and street art in BrowardCounty. In 2011, she was selected to be included in the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series.She has been profiled by The Smithsonian American Latino Museum, The 2014 and 2013, Los Angeles African American Heritage Guide, fashion photographer Nick Knight’s – SHOWstudio, and the Tom Joyner Foundation. Caron is the recipient of numerous honors including the Palm Beach County Cultural Council NARP residency Grant and the Lighthouse Art Center Expressive Textiles Award. Throughout the years, Caron has lent her talent, energy, and time to many philanthropic causes, such as ArmoryArtCenter, The ARC of Palm Beach County and Kretzer Piano Music Foundation.  http://karonbowman.webs.com

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Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series

For the past five years, Bombay Sapphire Gin and Russell and Danny Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation have partnered to present a uniquely valuable showcase opportunity for emerging artists from all over the country. Culled from a series of online submissions, as well as local gallery events, a select group of up-and-coming visual artists will compete for a chance to exhibit their work on a national platform to a much broader audience. The selected artist will have their work displayed at a sequence of gallery exhibits and events, taking place from September through November in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Detroit,New Orleans, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. From the gallery show in the 10 cities 1 winner per city  will go onto SCOPES Miami. The creators of the top three pieces from the Grand Finale will participate in the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Artisan Series Mural project in each of their hometowns, and the Grand Finale Winner will receive a solo show at SCOPE NYC in March 2015.https://www.bombayartisan.com

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Brisky Gallery

Brisky Gallery Miami officially opened its doors November of 2012. We are proud to have our new 4500 sq. ft warehouse located in the heart of Wynwood’s ArtDistrict. Brisky Gallery Miami is home to a large collection of international and local artists working in various mediums. From its beautiful murals on the outside of its façade, to the wonderful collection of paintings, photographs, new media, installations and sculptures; Brisky Gallery Miami brings only the finest quality work to the Wynwood neighborhood. http://www.briskygallery.com/

(Hi-res images will be provided within 24-hours of request)
Media kits, including high- and low-resolution images are available to the press, and Caron Bowman is available for interviews prior to and during the show. (She can be contacted through email)