Steven John Owen
Born 1983, Bristol, UK

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Steven John Owen is a contemporary British artist whose work explores the boundary between abstraction and figuration through a raw, textural approach to painting. Born and raised in Bristol, Owen’s art reflects a deep sensitivity to form, surface, and the emotional resonance of color.

 

His practice spans still life and abstract compositions, often blurring the line between the two. In his figurative works, such as his bold representations of bowls and domestic vessels, there is a palpable sense of weight and presence. These forms, while simple, are rendered with expressive brushwork and a deliberate use of palette, emphasizing their sculptural qualities and symbolic depth.

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His abstract paintings, by contrast, delve into more atmospheric territory—layers of pigment bleed, blend, and pool across the canvas, evoking natural erosion, memory, and subconscious form. The use of muted earth tones and unexpected contrasts adds a dreamlike quality, inviting the viewer into introspective spaces.

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Steven John Owen lives and works in Bristol, where he continues to develop a body of work.