Anne Bevan facts for kids
Anne Bevan, born in 1965, is a talented Scottish artist. She creates sculptures and teaches art at the famous Edinburgh College of Art.
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Early Life and Education
Anne studied art at two great universities in Edinburgh, Scotland. From 1983 to 1988, she earned a special degree in Fine Art, focusing on sculpture. She graduated from the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh College of Art.
Artistic Career
Anne Bevan is known for her thought-provoking art. She often explores themes like the environment, especially water and the sea.
The Rosengarten Exhibition
In 2004, Anne had an exhibition called Rosengarten in Glasgow. She worked with writer Janice Galloway on this project. The art was inspired by old medical tools and the amazing process of new life.
The exhibition featured nine light tables. On these tables were sculptures made from bronze, plaster, and fabric. Janice Galloway's poems and writings were also part of the display.
A magazine called The List reviewed the show. They said Anne's art made you think deeply about the materials she used. They also noted how Janice Galloway's words helped people connect emotionally with the artwork.
Working with Scientists
Anne Bevan's recent projects combine art with science. She has focused on marine biology, which is the study of sea life. She also explores wave and tidal energy, which are ways to get power from the ocean.
Anne works with scientists from different universities. These include the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University. She also collaborates with archaeologists at Orkney College. Together, they study coastal changes and the power of the sea.
Speaking Out for Artists
In 2012, Anne joined 99 other artists to write an open letter. This letter was sent to an organization called Creative Scotland. The artists asked Creative Scotland to use clearer language in their messages. They also wanted people with art experience to help decide who gets funding.
Exhibitions
Anne Bevan has shown her artwork in many places.
Solo Exhibitions
- 2012: 'Particle - Things Unseen' at the Bonhoga Gallery in Shetland.
- 2001: 'Level' at Peacock Visual Arts in Aberdeen. This exhibition included a CD-ROM.
- 2000: 'Undercovered' at The Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh. This show also had a book called 'pipelines' with writer Janice Galloway.
- 1997: 'Lifting Light' at The Pier Arts Centre in Stromness, Orkney. A publication with an essay by Murdo McDonald was part of this exhibition.
- 1992: 'Soundings' at The Collective Gallery in Edinburgh.
- 1991: 'New Work' at The Black Pig Gallery in Kirkwall, Orkney.
