Inside artist Nat Bowen's gallery-style home - in pictures

  • British artist Nat Bowen lives in a villa in Jumeirah, Dubai, and is known for her large resin artworks. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    British artist Nat Bowen lives in a villa in Jumeirah, Dubai, and is known for her large resin artworks. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Bowen's home is peppered with her artworks including 'Vibe', which hangs in the dining area.
    Bowen's home is peppered with her artworks including 'Vibe', which hangs in the dining area.
  • Bowen is a fan of moving artworks around, to be able to see a piece from a new perspective.
    Bowen is a fan of moving artworks around, to be able to see a piece from a new perspective.
  • One room has been converted to Bowen's studio, where she can paint as freely as she likes.
    One room has been converted to Bowen's studio, where she can paint as freely as she likes.
  • The master bedroom is a more muted space and Bowen's 'Vortex' hangs above the bed.
    The master bedroom is a more muted space and Bowen's 'Vortex' hangs above the bed.
  • Bowen has been commissioned to create pieces for celebrities including Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina, who went for a painting in the style of 'Vortex'.
    Bowen has been commissioned to create pieces for celebrities including Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina, who went for a painting in the style of 'Vortex'.
  • Bowen has deliberately chosen a neutral palette for the furniture, walls and floors, to let the artworks pop.
    Bowen has deliberately chosen a neutral palette for the furniture, walls and floors, to let the artworks pop.
  • Two of Bowen's favourite decor elements include a colourful chessboard and a white grand piano, both in the living room.
    Two of Bowen's favourite decor elements include a colourful chessboard and a white grand piano, both in the living room.
  • Another favourite piece is an arc lamp, which she says exudes a retro vibe in an otherwise contemporary space.
    Another favourite piece is an arc lamp, which she says exudes a retro vibe in an otherwise contemporary space.