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Dee Jay was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to artist parents, his father Dale John Bawden was a wood carver and his mother Lucille was an Illustrator. Dee Jay has studied at the University of Utah under noted sculptor, Ed Fraughton. Dee Jay is a world renowned Artist who grew up in the sixties and seventies. His life was filled with much joy and disappointment, but growing up he had a constant and deep love for his family, artwork, and most of all the Savior... Bawden’s
diverse interests are skillfully demonstrated in Sculptures as well as
paintings and drawings of the religious nature. As a child, Bawden
demonstrated an early interest in sculpture and was turning out
sculptures, and selling several bronze statues before graduating high
school. His early years were focused primarily in western theme: bronze
animals, mountain men, and Indians. Since 1980, he has done numerous
religious works, including life size bust of Christ, and larger than
life Christus monuments, as well as various commissioned monuments for
churches, schools and businesses. DJ’s
artwork has been in galleries and privately owned through out the world,
and his monuments now dot the globe where they are enjoyed by many.
The Christian art of Dee Jay Bawden reaches deep to ones soul and elevate the spirit to a whole new realm. Uplifting and inspiring ones heart and mind as the pure love of the Savior radiated in abundance from each piece. Few modern sculptors have spent the hours of study, prayer, and contemplation concerning the Master’s appearance and character as the renowned sculptor artist Dee Jay Bawden. One must see his works to comprehend their significance and beauty. Dee Jay has rapidly become known as one of Americas outstanding master artists. His pieces range in size from fourteen foot monuments to just a couple inches tall, in beautifully molded luminous white carrera marble stone and solid bronze. Dee Jay has the rare ability to effortlessly capture his subjects' beauty, likeness, and spirit.
Dee Jay has always done commissioned works for schools, churches and
businesses around the United States. DJ is looking forward to doing many
more significant monuments in the years to come. |
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