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Bevis, Des - Abstracts (13 artworks) |
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 Des Bevis: I was born in Weymouth, England and studied at the West of England College of Art, Bristol, specializing in calligraphy and illumination. Following my fine art studies I earned teaching qualifications from Bristol University. During a teaching career and as an educational administrator at the University of Manitoba, I completed numerous commissions for clients in England, Canada & the USA. I now live in Nanaimo, BC. After retirement I commenced painting in a non-representational style which extended and complemented my calligraphic designs. I often incorporate the fluid and linear qualities of calligraphy to enhance my work. Of particular significance to me was my commission in 1970 to produce for the Hudson Bay Company, the Charter transferring the Company from the UK to Canada. Exhibitions: Paintings exhibited in galleries in Vancouver, Victoria & Vancouver Island; Featured Calligraphic Artist at the 2007 International Calligraphy Conference Collections: Paintings in private collections in Canada, USA, Australia Award of Merit, Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), Vancouver Co-organiser & exhibitor at biannual fundraiser featuring abstract paintings Commissions, Calligraphic designs executed for: HBC; Government House, Manitoba; Bishop of Diocese of BC; Presentation Piece given to Princess Margaret (Official Visit to Winnipeg) Retrospective exhibition, Calligraphic Work, Nanaimo Art Gallery |
