Rebecca Bower (b. 1970) Rebecca Bower makes sculpture that explores the visual languages of classical mythology, nature, and the manmade world. Born in the UK and raised in Brussels, her creative path began with a unique intersection of art and science: at fifteen, she was commissioned to create technical illustrations for a GCSE Biology textbook. This early immersion in anatomical precision laid the groundwork for her practice, anchoring a deep-seated commitment to figurative realism that continues to drive her work today

After graduating from Camberwell College of Arts in 1992, she was selected to be part of some group shows in London with Factual Nonsense Gallery, but a period of profound personal loss following the death of her younger brother served as a catalyst for expanding her practice. This experience shifted her focus toward the emotive power of the human form, prompting a self-taught journey into figurative sculpture. This pursuit was enriched by a Masters in Landscape Architecture (Greenwich, 2000), a discipline that deepened her understanding of the relationship between human figures and their environments.

Recent work includes the Young Gods and Goddesses series. Using her own children as models, she explores the unsettling boundary between the innocence of play and the reality of conflict, drawing parallels between the imagery of child soldiers and the simulated battles of contemporary gaming.

In her current Medici and Pandora Vase series, Bower layers classical mythological form with echoing imagery, amplifying its symbolic potency. These sculptures address a contemporary longing for a holistic connection to nature within an era dominated by rapid technological shift.