Dave commenced painting in acrylics in 2002 to explore the theme of identity. It’s a theme that investigates the identity of self predominately, yet he is drawn to the concept of identity in others. He uses mark making and pattern forming to express these ideas of identity.
In Dave’s words “There’s an intention to use colours and associations to commit ideas to address this expression. The process of identity can be creative or destructive, yet my purpose is to be creative & positive, using known concepts and mixing them with unique attributes to form positive outcomes. There is often a cheeky and light-hearted tone in my works.
I have undertaken a journey of self-discovery through my art practice and from that journey, come the expression of the energy of colour and movement in the form of my art. My intention is to draw the viewer in to explore my works and to interpret as they view it.” said Dave.
Dave’s work is influenced by ancient cultures, science fiction and popular culture and how these influences use ideas and elements to be identifiable.
He has also customized a lot of existing designer art toys, doing this for over 10 years as his style adapts perfectly onto these pre-existing characters, breathing new life into these to create something otherworldly and mysterious.
Exhibiting in Australia and the United States, his work is in private collections in Australia, New Zealand, The UK, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the United States and in corporate collections in Brisbane, Australia.
An exhibition of Dave’s work can be viewed at the Community Bank Seddon, 90 Charles Street Seddon from 20th March – 20th May, opening hours 9.30am – 4.00pm.
