Biography
Rooted in childhood experiences, David's love for making things eventually led him to study Fine Arts at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and then Queens University in Kingston Ontario. Studio time was a comprehensive study in several mediums with a focus on painting and by graduation in 1999 he had already shown in several galleries.
Time as a carpenters apprentice while a student gave rise to work as finishing carpenter/cabinet maker; an education that eventually led David to abandon the esoteric aspects of Fine Art Practices in favour of blue collar sensibilities and the raw functionality of Design. In 2003 a move to Vancouver Island brought with it aspirations to construct furnishings inspired by large timbers and the West Coast lifestyle.
In 2005 David created his company Alternative Woodworks to fully explore a long fascination with the intrinsic nature of wood. Impressions gathered direct from the forest, the harvesting and milling of logs while expanding his knowledge of Craft has provided sweat equity to David's perception. The result is a portfolio of unique furnishings made under the name Alternative Woodworks being showcased in spaces all over western British Columbia.
Wanting to share his craftsmanship with his immediate neighbours in the Cowichan Valley, in 2010 David started Points Art Gallery in Duncan to promote his creations along with other artists from the area. Two years of curating the gallery reignited a love in the Fine Arts which brought him to paint again, turn to sculpture and encouraged the completion after 15 years, a book of poetry called Hedged Nothing.
Today David lives in Mill Bay just north of BC's capital Victoria with his wife and daughter and spends most of his days traversing the boundaries of poetry, painting, sculpture and furniture.
Statement of artistic intent
Learning within thresholds of wonderment, and inspired by the development of techniques to use for creative practice, the basis of my artistic evolution comes from experiences informed of material gazing. Managed by environmental queues and choices, my vocabulary for articulation is inspired by the characteristics of wood, the fluid elements of paint, and the relative complexities of lyrical relations.
I have committed to artistic process involving lines, colourations and textures with the intent to accumulate a palette of impasto like formations for consideration as impressionistic tools. My work is a realization of these characterized notions and are presented as possibilities for celebration; reiterations of self-actualization made as communication for the allegorical nature of representation.
Selected CV
Upcoming:
-July-August 2015 Decored, Martin Bachelor Gallery, Victoria B.C., Canada. Curator and participant (painting sculpture and furniture) of group show in salon style.
-November-January 2015 The oneTree Project, The Robert Bateman Center, Victoria B.C., Canada. A large abstract figurative sculpture will be contributed
Previous:
-January 2013 Impressions- Art, Craft, Poetry. Martin Bachelor Gallery, Victoria B.C., Canada. Solo show of paintings, sculpture, furniture and book launch
-December 2012 Hedged Nothing 167 page self-published book of poetry released.
-December 2010 – April 2012 Points Art Gallery, Duncan, B.C., Canada. Owner/Creative Director/Artist www.pointsartgallery.weebly.com
-April 2009- CVAC Spring Show, Quw’utsun’ Cultural and conference center, Duncan, B.C., Canada. Group show, Awarded Recognition of Artistic Merit for 'Gayle's Vein' situational table.
-2006 to Present- Alternative Woodworks, Unique Furniture/Custom Milling, Cowichan Valley, B.C., Canada. Owner, Operator and Creative Director www.alternativewoodworks.com
-May/June 1999 Class of 1999 Exhibition, Union Gallery/ Ontario Hall- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Group show, large untitled painting/installation.
-September 1996- June 1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Accredited from Queens University-Kingston Ontario, Canada.
-September-December 1999. Water and Architecture, Stauffer Library Hall- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Solo sight specific installation.
-December 1997- January 10, 1998. Cruz, Union Art Gallery- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Group show, several paintings included.
-September 1995- June 1996 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Initiated at Lakehead University- Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
-September 1995- Emergence/See, Definitely Superior Artist Run Centre- Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Group show, large five sectioned painting included.
Press
-Video Interview Exhibit-V, posted on http.exhibit-v.blogspot.ca Discussed Impressions at the Martin Bathcelor Gallery
-Radio Interview Be the Media on CHLY 101.7 fm and on the web, based in Nanaimo BC, Canada.
Discussing the publishing of Hedged Nothing. Includes two readings. LISTEN: http://chly.dailysplice.com/bethemedia/9664/
-Talking Arts Featured Artist Cowichan Valley Voice, January 2013. A one page written description of recent creative ventures with illustrations.
Rooted in childhood experiences, David's love for making things eventually led him to study Fine Arts at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and then Queens University in Kingston Ontario. Studio time was a comprehensive study in several mediums with a focus on painting and by graduation in 1999 he had already shown in several galleries.
Time as a carpenters apprentice while a student gave rise to work as finishing carpenter/cabinet maker; an education that eventually led David to abandon the esoteric aspects of Fine Art Practices in favour of blue collar sensibilities and the raw functionality of Design. In 2003 a move to Vancouver Island brought with it aspirations to construct furnishings inspired by large timbers and the West Coast lifestyle.
In 2005 David created his company Alternative Woodworks to fully explore a long fascination with the intrinsic nature of wood. Impressions gathered direct from the forest, the harvesting and milling of logs while expanding his knowledge of Craft has provided sweat equity to David's perception. The result is a portfolio of unique furnishings made under the name Alternative Woodworks being showcased in spaces all over western British Columbia.
Wanting to share his craftsmanship with his immediate neighbours in the Cowichan Valley, in 2010 David started Points Art Gallery in Duncan to promote his creations along with other artists from the area. Two years of curating the gallery reignited a love in the Fine Arts which brought him to paint again, turn to sculpture and encouraged the completion after 15 years, a book of poetry called Hedged Nothing.
Today David lives in Mill Bay just north of BC's capital Victoria with his wife and daughter and spends most of his days traversing the boundaries of poetry, painting, sculpture and furniture.
Statement of artistic intent
Learning within thresholds of wonderment, and inspired by the development of techniques to use for creative practice, the basis of my artistic evolution comes from experiences informed of material gazing. Managed by environmental queues and choices, my vocabulary for articulation is inspired by the characteristics of wood, the fluid elements of paint, and the relative complexities of lyrical relations.
I have committed to artistic process involving lines, colourations and textures with the intent to accumulate a palette of impasto like formations for consideration as impressionistic tools. My work is a realization of these characterized notions and are presented as possibilities for celebration; reiterations of self-actualization made as communication for the allegorical nature of representation.
Selected CV
Upcoming:
-July-August 2015 Decored, Martin Bachelor Gallery, Victoria B.C., Canada. Curator and participant (painting sculpture and furniture) of group show in salon style.
-November-January 2015 The oneTree Project, The Robert Bateman Center, Victoria B.C., Canada. A large abstract figurative sculpture will be contributed
Previous:
-January 2013 Impressions- Art, Craft, Poetry. Martin Bachelor Gallery, Victoria B.C., Canada. Solo show of paintings, sculpture, furniture and book launch
-December 2012 Hedged Nothing 167 page self-published book of poetry released.
-December 2010 – April 2012 Points Art Gallery, Duncan, B.C., Canada. Owner/Creative Director/Artist www.pointsartgallery.weebly.com
-April 2009- CVAC Spring Show, Quw’utsun’ Cultural and conference center, Duncan, B.C., Canada. Group show, Awarded Recognition of Artistic Merit for 'Gayle's Vein' situational table.
-2006 to Present- Alternative Woodworks, Unique Furniture/Custom Milling, Cowichan Valley, B.C., Canada. Owner, Operator and Creative Director www.alternativewoodworks.com
-May/June 1999 Class of 1999 Exhibition, Union Gallery/ Ontario Hall- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Group show, large untitled painting/installation.
-September 1996- June 1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Accredited from Queens University-Kingston Ontario, Canada.
-September-December 1999. Water and Architecture, Stauffer Library Hall- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Solo sight specific installation.
-December 1997- January 10, 1998. Cruz, Union Art Gallery- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Group show, several paintings included.
-September 1995- June 1996 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Initiated at Lakehead University- Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
-September 1995- Emergence/See, Definitely Superior Artist Run Centre- Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Group show, large five sectioned painting included.
Press
-Video Interview Exhibit-V, posted on http.exhibit-v.blogspot.ca Discussed Impressions at the Martin Bathcelor Gallery
-Radio Interview Be the Media on CHLY 101.7 fm and on the web, based in Nanaimo BC, Canada.
Discussing the publishing of Hedged Nothing. Includes two readings. LISTEN: http://chly.dailysplice.com/bethemedia/9664/
-Talking Arts Featured Artist Cowichan Valley Voice, January 2013. A one page written description of recent creative ventures with illustrations.