Stephen Rowe

As an artist, I have drawn inspiration from abstract expressionism. My work is entirely unique to my hand, infused with my own distinct perspective and life experiences. Growing up in an isolated mining town in Broken Hill, Australia, I was attracted to the arts, leading to careers as a professional ballet dancer, an actor, and a singer-songwriter, which has informed my approach to art.

With the canvas flat on the ground, it allows me to become connected with the work and to move in a way that feels like a dance. I use a drip technique with bold colors to create dynamic and spirited compositions. The brighter colors hide the darker hues underneath, representing both my personal struggles and my search for happiness.

My artwork is a personal take on the abstract expressionist style, combining personal experiences with the use of movement and gesture, similar to performance art. My background in other fields like carpentry and motocross instills a sense of craftsmanship and discipline, while acting and music allow me to express complex emotions and explore creative avenues. My experience in these various fields has given me a keen sense of movement, emotion, and storytelling, all of which inform my artwork.

I also previously wo...

Self-taught

Stephen is fortunate to find his works in the homes of  avid art collectors, where his work is in the company of the following renowned artists:

Pierre Alechinsky
Jean-Michel Basquiat 
Jake Berthot
Damien Hirst 
Mr. Brainwash
Alexander Liberman
Roy Lichtenstein
Peter Lik
Henri Matisse
Harvey Quaytman
Susan Rothenberg
Richard Serra
Yayoi Kusama

Private Venues- Houston, TX - 1994

Various Solo and Group Showings- Los Angeles, CA - 1996-present

Beverly Hills Art Show- Beverly Hills, CA - 1997-present

The Loft at Liz's 2009

Retrospect- Palm Springs, CA - 2010

Get Art, Project Angel Food-Hollywood, CA - 2011

Private Events at the Australian Consulate-Los Angeles, CA - 2010-2013

Arty Gallery- Los Angeles, CA - 2009, 2012, 2013

The Gallery, Culver City, CA -2012

The Horizon Gallery-Silverton, NSW, AUS - 2012-present

Downtown Art Walk- Los Angeles, CA - 2009-present

The Santa Monica Art Studios-Santa Monica, CA - 2013

Sweet Digs Gallery, Yucca Valley, CA - 2013

Helmes Bakery Design Show Saatchi Art 2014

Saatchi Art Design Show Venice CA 2015

Cypher Winery, Paso Robles, CA 2015-2016

Saatchi Art show, Santa Monica...