Disparate works follow a thread of commonality in seeking expression of the numinous and oneiric.

Whether through abstraction of formless form or representational symbolism.

From transpersonal journeys beyond the self to the embodiment of material cultures.

From the stories and artefacts of the mythic to the intimacy of inner worlds.

Dreams of old meet dreams a new in image making, ritual object and totems of reverence and celebration.

Bio

Growing up with a love of the fantastical and otherworldly, it’s not surprising that upon graduating with a BA Hons in Fine Art Sculpture, David found himself cutting his teeth in the world of special make-up effects and creature design for film and television. It’s the sculpting, mould-making and art-finishing techniques cultivated during this period that would become foundational to his own Fine Art practice.

What followed was an active and well received period creating work exploring the cultural significance of fruit, flora and botanicals. This work led to invitations to present at events such as The Experimental Food Society, the V&A museum and Nesta’s Future Food Symposium, along with more traditional art spaces and educational opportunities. The unique combination of exploring foodstuff as theme and material enabled David to produce art objects for both contemplation and consumption, simultaneously inviting conversation and audience participation around the work. The novel nature of this work led to a series of exciting commissions producing ambitious edible installations for some exceptional clients.

Unfortunately due to a health condition David withdrew from this creative practice to attend to more pressing needs. Finding himself significantly disabled throughout these years, David was unable to continue his creative practice as before and subsequently immersed himself in a series of experimental drawing projects that he could do more comfortably whilst bed-bound and convalescing.

Returning to practice, most recently David has been focussing on learning silkscreen printing as a lower-impact activity whilst simultaneously developing concepts and prototype for large-scale public art installations.