Tom Bowers
Tom Bowers (c. 1936 – March 2021) was a British-born Seychellois sculptor and photographer.
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 Tom Bowers in 2014 | |
| Born | Tom Bowers 1936 London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 2021 Seychelles |
| Nationality | British |
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| Years active | 1950–2021 |
| Notable work | Liberty Monument |
Life
Bowers was born in London, the United Kingdom where he studied graphic art and sculpture. He later worked as a freelance advertiser after he opened a photographic studio in London. In 1981, along with his family, he visited Seychelles on holiday before he decided to move into the country permanently in 1986.[1]
In 2014, he was commissioned by the government of Seychelles to design the Liberty Monument which replaced the old Zom Libb monument.[2] Bowers has a sculpture studio in Anse a la Mouche, Seychelles.[3]
He died in March 2021, 84 years old.[4]
References
- "Seychelles What to do: Seychelles Art- Tom Bowers". Chalets d' Anse Forbans. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- Joana Nicette; Sharon Uranie (30 June 2014). "Sculptor of Liberty monument Tom Bowers says Seychelles is 'winning". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- William Gray (10 March 2002). "The Seychelles: Mini marvel that is Mahe". The Telegraph. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- Sharon Ernesta (12 March 2021). "Seychelles loses adopted son who found inspiration in the islands for his sculptures". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
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