Gardener’s Gown

by Beverly Petow
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Description

Hundreds of plasma hand-cut organic shapes individually attached to each other over a rod form, which is removed when complete. The "tulle" skirt is formed from 'scrunched' door screen and attached to a welded rod form.

Artwork Statement

This piece (from a series done for the Abkhazi Gardens show in 2016) is a tongue-in-cheek expression combining Peggy Abkhazi's love of gardening with her enjoyment of the finer things in life. While she was known to "dress down" for work in the garden, in the evenings she might have been seen wandering the paths of her and her husband's beautiful gardens, in a lovely designer jacquard tunic and tulle skirt, martini in hand!

About Beverly Petow

Biography
Bev Petow creates a body of home and garden decorative work with steel as the primary material. Her work appears timeless yet visually enigmatic.
Resume

Beverly was born in Barstow, California and graduated with honours with an interdisciplinary BA in Art & Psychology from Marylhurst University, Portland, Oregon.

Her creative outlets include 30 years as owner/designer of Petow Design, graphic design for print media. Since 2009 she has been represented by Douglas Udell Gallery in Vancouver, BC & Edmonton, AB and since Spring 2014 her works can be seen at the Duthie Gallery on Saltspring Island.

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Details

Artwork Type
Sculpture
Medium

Steel with rust patina and aluminum screen

Dimensions
66” x 36 ”x 36”
Unveiled Date
1/1/2017
Copyright
District of Oak Bay
Site
Scented Garden Newport Avenue at Windsor Road
Artwork Category
Civic Public Art
Artwork Selection Process
Civic: Acquisition by Council
Location
Oak Bay