WESLEY ETHYN BOWERS
INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST jewellery | contemporary art | music | writing
Wesley Ethyn Bowers is an American interdisciplinary artist. They have traversed the artistic spectrum, from painting and drawing to jewellery, fashion and music. They draw from patterns in nature and abstract, modern art styles. Coral reefs are the current inspiration for their jewellery pieces.
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Wesley focuses on abstract line-art painting and drawing, and geometric nature-inspired hand-cut jewelry. They have had a journey with their two-dimensional art. As a teenager, they focused on graphite portraits. Their art evolved through the years and when the pandemic of 2020 came they were inspired to dive headfirst into bold, vibrant colours in their artwork as a contrast to the darkness consuming the world. It wasn’t until they came to Western North Carolina that they felt compelled to experiment with their love for abstract, modern art forms.
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Their adventures in jewellery started with wire-wrapping driftwood, sea glass, abalone seashell and other repurposed materials with copper. Soon after, they expanded their craft with strung beaded necklaces and bracelets. While they lived in the Verde Valley of Arizona, they took a jewellery course to further their handicraft and add more of their originality and personality into their pieces. They became inspired by coral reef conservation efforts and started creating pieces based on the patterns of the sea fan coral. They continued to expand the collection after their move to Western North Carolina and took an enamel course at Haywood Community College. They are always experimenting with different techniques and materials to expand upon and enhance their designs.
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Musically, they have been known as Ethyn Nyhte, AQUAVINE, Ethyn and Metrofox (sometimes stylized METRØFØX). All of their musical recordings are under their Pseudo-label, Neon Moss Records. Artistically, they go by their Wesley Ethyn Bowers, and sometimes W.E.B. Nyhte. They are also a budding author writing under the pseudonym, W.E.B. Nyhte.
Art Shows / Exhibitions
2022
"Birds of a Different Feather" | Clarkdale Memorial Library, Clarkdale, AZ | AUG 9 - SEP 28
2024
"Wings" | Haywood Made Gallery, Waynesville, NC | MAY 1 - JUN 2
"Small Works" | Haywood Made Gallery, Waynesville, NC | NOV 2 - DEC 31
Craft Fairs
2024
Haywood County Studio Tour | Cold Mountain Art Collective, Canton, NC | SEP 21 & 22
Artist Pop-Up @ Haywood Apple Festival | Church Street Studios, Waynesville, NC | OCT 19
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Where to Find my Creations Offline
RAD LABS at Foundation Studios (River Arts District) [Temporarily Closed]
27 Foundy Street, Asheville NC 28801
The Shop at Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
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My Studio at Slywise Holler, Canton, NC (by Appointment Only)