Dowd’s work is a synthesis of his interests in the light of the Luminists, the sense of place of the American Realists, and the moodiness of the German Romantics. Distinguished by an absence of people, his paintings primarily depict the structural features of the landscape. As in the works of 19th century painter Caspar David Friedrich, Dowd’s canvases project a profound sense of isolation, and explore the juxtaposition of the man-made world and nature’s sublime beauty.
Dowd received a degree in architecture at Notre Dame and further advanced his studies in Rome. His work has been exhibited throughout the country with numerous works held in private, corporate and museum collections. He was awarded the Altman Prize “Grand Prize for Landscape” from the National Academy. Dowd currently resides in Provincetown and New York City.
The William-Scott Gallery is located at 439 Commercial Street in the heart of Provincetown’s East End gallery district. Gallery hours are 11am to 10pm daily. All exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public. For more information please call Almitra Stanley, Director, at (508) 487-4040.
Digital images available for publication upon request. |
