Glen Cowans' Studio at the Roundhouse
Glen Cowans' Studio at the Roundhouse
Glen Cowans' Studio at the Roundhouse
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10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Visit the gallery to view Glen Cowans' photography of marine images inspired by the waters of Western Australia and oceans around the world. His subjects are the seascapes within and the breathlessly beautiful life forms that live there. Cowans' images allow us to contemplate the wondrous life of the oceans. His lens is our microscope, exposing colour and species with a complexity and sculptural form not normally visible to the naked eye.
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Michelle W
Coogee, Australia11 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
I was lucky enough to stumble across Glen's studio whilst visiting Fremantle last week, and I am so pleased I did! His work is breathtaking and inspiring, magical and awesome, I've never seen anything like it. Fortunately for me Glen was actually manning the front desk that day and it was so lovely to meet him and have the opportunity to ask questions about his work, as he has clearly travelled all over the world to get these shots. Each piece comes with a brief explanation of the how and where, so it really helps bring each shot to life. Would highly recommend a visit, and thanks Glen for taking the time out to chat with me!
Written December 3, 2013
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Hi Michelle
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I remember meeting you and was delighted to spend time talking with you.
All the best - Glen
Written December 4, 2013
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TooManyIslands
Sandpoint, ID2 contributions
Mar 2011 • Couples
While visiting historic Fremantle, WA, I greatly encourage you to visit Glen Cowans' Gallery. Located immediately adjacent the iconic Roundhouse, the Gallery offers a haven of beauty and quiet. Glen's underwater photography is lyrical, technically superb, and deeply engrossing. His vision opens up the undersea realm in ways that most of us would not otherwise be able to experience. Even seasoned divers will forever after see the ocean in a new way after contemplating Glen's images. A wonderful addition to the Gallery is the underwater video work of Louise Stazzonelli, Glen's wife, whose own artistic vision is growing broader and ever more proficient technically. I know Glen and Louise but would highly recommend spending time in the Gallery even if I didn't. Their work is THAT good and time in the Gallery will be time well-spent.
Written February 23, 2012
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Randy, thank you so much for your wonderful comments. It was incredible that you and Marcia, two of our best private clients (and now friends) came all the way from your little island in the Pacific Ocean, just to surprise us and attend the opening of our new gallery.
Regards
Glen
Written March 3, 2012
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LifeOf
Perth4 contributions
Jan 2012 • Friends
I recently passed by the studio whilst roaming around Fremantle. An art buff i am not but i do love my underwater photography and the marine environment and was really inspired to see a truly exceptional number of images of the highest quality. Not only are there exceptional underwater images but there is a true sense of originality to a lot of Glenn's work when he highlights elements of the marine world as art by simplifying the subject you are looking at by not focusing on the big picture but rather the small things. My personal favourites are the macro works that highlight the colours and patterns of nature...and that's coming from someone that wants to swim with anything and everything that is big in the ocean!
The location is great and very easy to find. I personally combined my visit with a trip to the WA Maritime museum and a cool drink whilst overlooking the water.
A refreshing new art gallery and look into the underwater world and a great way to spend an afternoon in Fremantle.
The location is great and very easy to find. I personally combined my visit with a trip to the WA Maritime museum and a cool drink whilst overlooking the water.
A refreshing new art gallery and look into the underwater world and a great way to spend an afternoon in Fremantle.
Written January 9, 2012
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Thank you for visiting the gallery, we are delighted that you enjoyed it and appreciated my work.
Written January 17, 2012
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keith B
Greater Perth, Australia274 contributions
Jan 2021
Glen and his wife have a wonderful display of both amazing photography plus some value for money (and quality) jewellery.
Written January 10, 2021
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review, I am sorry we missed the posting of it and have taken this long to reply.
Written January 23, 2023
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Helen M
Terrigal, Australia30 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Just next door to the Round House this gallery is a must see. Glen was 'In' when we were there and was very happy to talk about his work. It is all stunning. Of course we bought something!
Written October 10, 2015
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Hi Helen
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a lovely review of your visit. I am delighted I was there to talk to you.
Regards
Glen
Written October 13, 2015
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Michelle T
Perth, Australia667 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
Thank you Mr & Mrs Glen Cowans for your love of underwater nature and your gift of photography. As I browse your exhibits in your gallery, I give thanks to God for His marvellous creations. Your gift to capture the most spectacular marine images from waters of Australia to oceans around the world gives me the inspiration to want to take up scuba diving and explore the world in the ocean.
I will be bringing lots of visitors including visitors from overseas as I am going to show off your beautiful canvas prints and fine art. Your gallery add excitement to Fremantle.
I will be bringing lots of visitors including visitors from overseas as I am going to show off your beautiful canvas prints and fine art. Your gallery add excitement to Fremantle.
Written February 8, 2015
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Thanks for coming through the gallery and for your lovely words. Delighted that you enjoy my work and even more delighted that you wish to bring people back with you.
Written February 10, 2015
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Finlay122
Perth, Australia654 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
We just wandered in while we were having a walk along the waterfront, and we were so pleased we did. The photography is stunning. Glen was there and was happy to take the time to talk to us about his work. We bought one of the photographs and as we were taking it overses as a gift he went to great lengths to have it careful wrapped. Even though we have seen the photographs, they are so lovely that we would happily take another stroll through.
Written January 25, 2014
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Thank you for such a lovely review, delighted that you enjoyed my work and your visit to my gallery!
Written January 26, 2014
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PerilSinger
Sydney, Australia37 contributions
Oct 2013 • Solo
We came across Glen Cowans' studio by chance. What a fabulous place. His photographs are certainly very special and wonderful pieces of art. I particularly loved how he managed to make beautiful abstract art from amazing views of sea creatures and fish.
What a great view from his studio all the way up the High Street.
What a great view from his studio all the way up the High Street.
Written November 6, 2013
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review and I am delighted you enjoyed your visit to the gallery. I hope either myself or Louise had a moment to chat with you and please come back again some time in the future.
Written November 8, 2013
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May B
Perth299 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
Amazing and breathtaking. Saw Glen's underwater photographic images at his studio via the Fremantle Festival last Sunday. His photos made me feel like I was swimming with the dolphins or the stingray, etc.and also that I was a part of the beautiful creatures of the sea.
One of the image I liked in display, was just a light streaming through the water and changing the color of the sand, creating shadows and light bouncing off the background. Simple and profound at the same time.
Glen sure has an eye for for it. Thank you Glen for sharing the underwater beauty with us, and may we appreciate and conserve what is very precious.
One of the image I liked in display, was just a light streaming through the water and changing the color of the sand, creating shadows and light bouncing off the background. Simple and profound at the same time.
Glen sure has an eye for for it. Thank you Glen for sharing the underwater beauty with us, and may we appreciate and conserve what is very precious.
Written November 5, 2013
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We know people's lives are busy, so when someone takes the time to review us, especially in such a positive way we feel very honoured. Delighted you enjoyed your visit.
Written November 6, 2013
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MadCapt
Perth, Australia235 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
For fans of sea life this gallery is a must. Located in what has to be one of Fremantle/Perth's best positions the exhibits here are incredible. Not just another of the myriad underwater and landscape photographers around , Glen's attention to detail and patience in getting the right shot must be appreciated and commended. From various locations around the globe, the variety and intensity of the pieces is wonderful. Of course we are biased, having fallen victim and purchased a number of pieces now we are always on the lookout for something new. Glen's artwork has replaced pieces from more "famous" names at our place. Louise's underwater video is also stunning and worth taking home to provide some great atmosphere. They are also really nice people happy to chat and share their experiences whilst you look around. As a skipper and underwater enthusiast I was lucky enough to meet Glen "on the job" and saw first hand his passion for the aquatic world. We have taken a number of friends from around the world to see his works and most have left with a great impression and at least a small momento! Hard to give a better reference that that. Make sure you have a look here.
Written March 11, 2013
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Thank you for such a lovely review. I had a quick think to try and decide who you were, I think I have guessed but not sure. Anyway, delighted you enjoy the gallery and have become collectors of my work.
Written March 13, 2013
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