Talk #138

Claye Bowler

Claye Bowler is an artist based in the UK. His practice centres on collection and documentation of experience, memory, and the remnants of humanity.

Bowler uses sculptural practices to highlight stories that are not historically collected through institutional means, often working with narratives of queerness and disability.

Whilst also working in museum registration, Bowler often incorporates, yet questions, the ethics, administration, and aesthetics of museum collecting in his work.

Bowler has a strong connection to sound and music, increasingly integrating these elements into his work, using field recordings and traditional British folk song.

Recent work includes Residency: Jerwood Arts, Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange (2023), Solo Exhibition: Henry Moore Institute (2022), Group Exhibitions: Yorkshire Sculpture Park (2022), Attenborough Arts Centre (2022), Ugly Duck (2022).

He was recipient of ACE DYCP (2023) and Jerwood New Work Fund (2023) to realise a touring Solo Exhibition (2024-25).