He completed a B S in biology from Kansas State University and an MS in Pathobiology from the University of Connecticut. He has worked as an artist for 49 years. In 1993 he returned to the classroom to teach chemistry and recently retired as the head of the science department for Bunnell High School in Stratford. He continues to teach Biology as an adjunct professor at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport CT. Peter’s scientific background coupled with his artistic sensibility give his sculpture precision and a particular intimacy. Peter works in three distinct styles: representational bird carvings; traditional decoys and stylized realism. His media are wood , bronze castings and stone. Peter is also an elected artist member of the American Society of Marine Artists. His work has been exhibited in many galleries and shows including the Mystic Maritime Gallery and Greenwich Workshop. At the Great Stratford Bird Festival he was referenced as continuing the tradition of the “ Stratford School “ of renowned bird carvers.
In recent years he has had one man shows at the Westport Nature Center and at the Connecticut Coastal Audubon Center in Milford CT. Other exhibits include Aubrey’s World at the Seaman’s Church Institute in New York City and the J. Russell Jinishian Gallery in Stonington Connecticut. Peter is one of a select few modern marine artists included in Mr. Jinishian’s book entitled Bound for Blue Water. In a new challenge Peter redesigned the corporate logo for Boys and Girls Village in Milford Connecticut and transformed it into a bronze statue that depicts the school’s goal of helping youth in need. The statue stands at the entrance of the school as a welcome to all visitors.
Peter exhibits at numerous art festivals throughout the Northeast. His works are represented in numerous private collections and during the course of his career his birds have migrated to approximately twenty five different countries.
Peter is a wildlife sculptor who specializes in birds and marine mammals.
Contact Information : psbowe.art@gmail.com , petersbowe@juno.com
Cell number (203) 394-7816
Peter Bowe Wildlife Sculptor
The Peregrine Falcon was inspired by a young Tercel male Falcon that Peter observed while out in his skiff expecting to photograph local shorebirds at the mouth of the Housatonic River.
The bird is sculpted from Basswood mounted on a driftwood base with black walnut trim.
King Penguin:king penguin, (Aptenodytes patagonicus),
Kings are the second largest member of the penguin order (Sphenisciformes), characterized by its dignified, upright posture, long bill, and vivid coloration. King penguins are found on several Antarctic and subantarctic islands; breeding populations of A. patagonicus occur on South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and the South Sandwich Islands.
Carved Basswood with an Alabaster base 15” x 15” x 34”
Chinstrap & Gentoo Penguins
It was only after I researched these species that I realized how they are impacted differently by Krill, the Keystone species of the Antarctic.
The specialized foraging of the Chinstraps make them more susceptible to fluctuations in Krill while the generalized foraging of the Gentoo has allowed them to increase population over the past 40 years. They are carved in cherry and mounted on a white soapstone base with cherry trim. The pattern of spots on the Gentoo’s head seems to reflect the many Constellations of the Southern Hemisphere such as the Southern Cross.
each: 14” x 16” x 16”
Lioness of The Sea
Lioness of the Sea is a life size representation of a female Stellar Sea Lion hauled out on a rocky coastline to bask in the sun. The sculpture is a one of a kind Bronze casting and was on exhibit at the Mystic Seaport International exhibition before its final location as the centerpiece in a fountain in Westport Connecticut.
Bronze Casting : displayed on cast stone with Mahogany trim
50” x 50” x 32” ( private collection / inquiries accepted )
Sea Lions at Play:
Sea Lions are marine mammals called Pinnipeds which means fin footed. They belong to the Family Otariidae characterized by external ear flaps unlike seals. They are expert free divers and swimmers capable of reaching depths over 900 feet and exceeding speeds of 20 mph. They generate power using their fore flippers and use their hind flippers to steer. Sea Lions are very social and can often be seen playfully interacting together.
Black Walnut with Soapstone Base
8 “x 14” x 29” $2,400
Wings In The Sea : Giant Manta Ray
Giant Manta Rays are one of the largest fishes in the world with a wingspan of up to 29 ft. They belong to the Family Mobulidae which means mantas. Despite their large size they are similar to the largest fishes in that they feed on the smallest sea creatures. They constantly swim with their mouths open, filtering plankton and other small food from the water. To aid in this strategy, giant mantas have specialized flaps, known as cephalic lobes, which help direct more water and food into their mouths. As they gracefully glide through the depths of the ocean they truly display “Wings In The Sea”
Black Walnut with Soapstone Base
10” x 12” x 16”