Devon Knowles

Devon Knowles investigates the histories, economies and social meanings of diverse materials – from denim fabric and aluminum to coloured glass and concrete. In moving such substances from their everyday context to a new environment, our appreciation of their properties and capacities becomes heightened. In working and reworking material, using traditional and contemporary fabrication methods, a rich language of the interplay of material and method emerges. As she engages with theories of perception, optical effects and tactility, alongside the direct act of making, Knowles encourages the viewer to access her work from a shared intimacy and sympathetic attentiveness.

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Devon Knowles

Between ‘18 and ‘22

2022

Aluminum; Glass and steel; Glass, lead, tin and steel

  • Triptych: 13” x 13” x 3” each; Total dimensions: 13” x 39” x 3”

    Rachel Topham Photography
Devon Knowles

Between ‘17 and ‘22

2022

Aluminum; Glass and steel; Glass, plastic, lead, tin and steel

  • Triptych: 12” x 12” x 1 3/4” each; Total dimensions: 12” x 36” x 1 3/4”

    Rachel Topham Photography
Devon Knowles

Walking Spectrum VII, i, S17

2022

Glass, copper, tin, lead, steel

  • 35” x 34 3/4” x 4 1/4”

    Rachel Topham Photography
Devon Knowles

Walking Spectrum VII, ii, S17

2022

Glass, copper, tin, lead, steel

  • 34 1/4” x 34” x 3”

    Rachel Topham Photography
Devon Knowles

Flow no. 1

2022

Glass, copper, felt, steel

  • 12” x 12” x 2 1/2”

    Rachel Topham Photography
Devon Knowles

Flow no. 2

2022

Glass, copper, felt, steel

  • 12” x 12” x 2 1/2”

    Rachel Topham Photography
Devon Knowles

Winter Butterfly

2022

Glass, steel

  • Diptych: 21” x 21” x 4 1/2” each; Total dimensions: 42” x 4 1/2”

    Rachel Topham Photography
Devon Knowles

Is, Was, Here

2022

Glass

  • 3 parts; Total Dimensions: 10" x 7" x 2 1/2"

    Rachel Topham Photography
Devon Knowles

Waterways

2021

An original artwork commissioned by the District of North Vancouver and Polygon Ltd.
Located at 2663 Library Lane, North Vancouver, BC.

  • Rachel Topham Photography
Devon Knowles

Lily Tree

2021

An original commission for the City of Richmond Public Art Program and Yuanheng Ltd.
Located at 8199 Captsan Way and No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC. 

  • Rachel Topham Photography

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