THE MAGPIE GAZE
$1,350
The artwork depicts two Australian Magpies in Eucalyptus foliage. The artist has a background in environmental biology, and his artwork is often inspired by the natural world, and bird life is a subject matter often explored. The use of the controlled pen & ink work allows for the development of extremely detailed works, and the feathers of birds lend themselves wonderfully to this type of work. Again, as an environmentalist, David is very motivated in re-using materials to create his art, and lessen the impact his artwork has on our planet. The twin doors from an old dresser were found at Shoal Bay recycling centre, a resource David uses frequently, and the centre has a piece of David’s up-cycled sculptural work installed at the weighing station, entitled ‘Dragonfly’. The doors were painted, and distressed by the artist, before revering their orientation to showcase the birds as if in a double window.
Pen & ink in up-cycled dresser doors
83 x 103cm
Artist Statement: David is an established visual artist, based in Darwin. He has been practicing as an artist since 2012, showing in galleries in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. He complements his professional practice with facilitation and guidance for clients with Paint & Create Darwin.He enjoys helping people experience mindful creativity to promote self-confidence, and assisting people’s creativity development no matter their artistic background, as David takes great pride in his self-taught development as an artist.
David is also an established international artist, travelling to New Zealand and the UK, his country of birth, and gaining further inspiration for his artwork from various cultures. David works mostly in pen & ink, paint and photographic media. The foundations of his art were formed whilst living and practicing in Edinburgh, Scotland, culminating in his artwork being exhibited and sold within the Royal Scottish Academy as part of the Society of Scottish Artists’ annual exhibitions. David’s skills have since developed in the last 12 years while growing his entrepreneurial practice.
David enjoys wandering from one medium to another, from the controlled detail of pen and ink, to the spontaneous yet gentle flow of watercolour or acrylic ink, to the malleable and definite application of acrylic and oils, as well as painting with light in photography.
David’s artwork is heavily influenced by his earlier careers as an environmental biologist, and as a graphic designer.
Contact Tactile Arts on 08 8981 6616 or admin@tactilearts.org.au to purchase.
