Biography

Informed by his military background and deployment experiences to the Middle East as a US army sergeant and combat veteran, Geoffrey R. Bowton's studio practice offers an indispensable exploration of war, post-traumatic stress, and mental wellness. His artworks serve as navigational tools weaving through the maze of memories, visual imprints, and social conversations that collectively constitute to lived histories. Bowton embraced the idea of casting objects into glass as a means of art therapy, offering a transformative landscape where personal stories and artistic expression collide. He correlates the austerity of war with the delicate nature of glass by repurposing traditional army paraphernalia as poignant visual narratives. Bowton's work is not just an artistic endeavor; it is a dialogue. Join Bowton on his creative journey as he transcends through the traditional boundaries of multimedia platforms, galleries, museums, and public events. He invites the audience to deploy themselves into the front lines of the military, fostering a deeper understanding of its profound human impact, while at the same time reflecting the resiliency of the human spirit.