Beverly Owens’ photographic twists within her very unique encaustic method becomes a container of visual memories as does the dazzling shimmer of her metal photography in her new show Mirage. Owens taps into the source of our pleasure, gratification, and sensory satisfaction which we pursue in the vintage, the classic or timeless imagery of our pasts. Owens creates real, substantial reference points as exemplified in a day at the beach or a hockey game yet at that very same moment or glance.

 

Favourably Reviewed by R.M. Vaughan of the Globe and Mail. Interviewed in The Globe and Mail Magazine Lush and the magazine FAB. Blogto editor Derek Flack asserts “Encaustic painting is experiencing a resurgence and Beverly Owens is one of the best places in the city to see it.” Owens has had multiple “must see” shows in Now magazine.

 

Owens has won the curator’s choice award at The Elaine Fleck Gallery and two awards at The Artist Project Toronto 2008, 2010. Her studio/gallery was listed as a top ten space for contemporary art by Blogto. An extensive review on Owens in Arabella magazine: Canadian Art, Architecture and Design and a feature in their new book came out late Fall of 2012. Owens continues to be a highly collected artist. Her work is found in collections throughout Canada, United States and Europe. Owens has been a favourite of corporate collectors such as Nine West head office, president of EBAYCanada, Mark Lash Designs, The Gluckstein Design Group, Oni One, Gluckstein Design Group, Cecconi Simone and 55Design. Excitedly commissioned by Canada’s preeminent art collectors the Ydessa Hendeles family.