Worlds Apart
mixed media, 42 x 42"
$1,200

Artist's Statement

No art form challenges the hand, eye and mind, as does the art of fine writing or "calligraphy". It is from this context that each of my pieces is concerned with line, form, colour and texture - all the elements of a good painting.

I am fascinated by the many combinations and patterns which can be worked out against a positive background. The elements of my designs are based on the resolution of positive and negative shapes, which are further enhanced by the use of the traditional colours and metals of the medieval illuminator. Painting in a free-flowing non-representational style, I explore the use of background colour that contrasts with controlled shapes. The fluid and linear qualities of calligraphy complement the resulting unique experimental work.

Enticement
mixed media, 42 x 66"
$2,000

Des Bevis studied at the West of England College of Art, Bristol, England, specializing in calligraphy and illumination. Following his Fine Arts studies he earned teaching qualifications from Bristol University. During teaching and educational consulting in England and Canada, and an administration career at the University of Manitoba, he continued to practise his craft and completed numerous calligraphic commissions for clients in England, USA and Canada. A medievalist at heart, he has a special interest in heraldry and 12th century illumination.

Journeying East
mixed media, 42 x 54"
$2,000

Spacial Dance
mixed media, Tritych, 40 x 15 x 30 x 15"
$2,800

Recent Exhibitions

• Juried Show - FCA, Experimental & Mixed Media Show, Vancouver - Jan 2000.
• Invited Artist - "Art in Bloom" Exhibition, The Old School House, Qualicum Beach - June 2000, June 2001, July 2002.
• Solo Exhibition - "Drawing the Line", The Brown Gallery, The Old School House, Qualicum Beach - Aug. 2000.
• Juried Show - FCA Theme "2000" Show, Vancouver - Aug. - Sept. 2000.
• International Juried Art Exhibition - "Aim for Arts", Vancouver - Sept. - Oct. 2000.
• Juried Show - FCA Small Picture & Miniature Show, Vancouver - Dec. 2000.
• Solo Exhibition of Calligraphy, Leapenhi Paper Design Gallery, Courtenay - June 2001.
• Solo Exhibition of Miniature Paintings, The Dorothy Francis Gallery, Qualicum Beach - Aug. 2001.
• Juried Show - FCA Small Picture & Miniature Show, Vancouver - Dec. 2001.
• Juried 3-Person Group Show - FCA Cartwright Gallery, Vancouver - March 2002.
• Solo Exhibition of New Works, Gallery on Herald, Victoria - Aug. - Sept. 2002.

Memberships

• Active Status Member, Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), Vancouver
• Honorary Life Member, Manitoba Calligraphic Society