Tom Bowers Explained

Birth Name:Tom Bowers
Birth Place:London, United Kingdom
Death Date:March
Death Place:Seychelles
Nationality:British
Years Active:19502021
Notable Works:Liberty Monument
Children:Katy

Tom Bowers (– March 2021) was a British-born Seychellois sculptor and photographer.

Life

Bowers was born in London, the United Kingdom where he studied graphic art and sculpture. He later worked as a freelance advertiser after he opened a photographic studio in London. In 1981, along with his family, he visited Seychelles on holiday before he decided to move into the country permanently in 1986.[1]

In 2014, he was commissioned by the government of Seychelles to design the Liberty Monument which replaced the old Zom Libb monument.[2] Bowers has a sculpture studio in Anse a la Mouche, Seychelles.[3]

He died in March 2021, 84 years old.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seychelles What to do: Seychelles Art- Tom Bowers. Chalets d' Anse Forbans. 26 August 2011. 9 August 2016.
  2. News: Sculptor of Liberty monument Tom Bowers says Seychelles is 'winning. Seychelles News Agency. Joana Nicette. Sharon Uranie. 30 June 2014. 9 August 2016.
  3. News: The Seychelles: Mini marvel that is Mahe. The Telegraph. William Gray. 10 March 2002. 9 August 2016.
  4. News: Seychelles loses adopted son who found inspiration in the islands for his sculptures. Seychelles News Agency. Sharon Ernesta. 12 March 2021. 12 March 2021.