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DAVID CRAWFORD

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Artist statement

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My Artworks can be read on many levels. Occasionally I just enjoy experimenting with colour and form. I am aware I have historically had a penchant for Nature and Landscape as subject matter. The play of light on a mountain or the preternatural feeling of a forest. Exploring natural forms in search of a “Prisca theologia”perhaps? 

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I suggest a visual language cannot be adequately described by words alone. Indeed it seems almost a betrayal of the true depth of an image to attempt to speak its full meaning linguistically . Far better to consider an artwork over time and see what comes to mind. For me art ought to be both poetic and enigmatic, as opposed to purely literal work.

 

​If my own artworks have a certain look then I hope it’s a dynamic allusive one, that encourages exploration of the boundaries of existence and the ambiguous space between life and death. 

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DAVID CRAWFORD

2024

 

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Brief biography

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David was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and spent his formative years in the North East of England. 

 

He graduated with a Fine Art BA (Hons) degree in 1987 and his Curriculum Vitae lists multiple postgraduate qualifications. 

 

David worked as a specialist commercial Portrait Photographer, before concentrating upon his own artistic career.

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To complement his personal visual arts practice David studied Art History at Oxford University, England.

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In addition, between 2022 and 2024, he completed an academic study of  "Western Esotericism and Greek Myth" with Dr S. Chaitow.

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More historically he has presented at national conferences and taught on a sessional basis in several UK universities on a range of diverse topics.

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He currently runs a successful studio in the North East of England. 

 

He resides in rural Northumberland.

 

He has exhibited internationally and across the UK. 

 

His work is held in numerous private collections.

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All Solo exhibitions are prefixed by 'David Crawford' below.

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2024 EXHIBITIONS

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The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November 2024.

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David Crawford."Absence and Non-being" Peoples Theatre Foyer Gallery. Heaton. Newcastle upon Tyne. 

Monday 9 September 2024 - Friday 18 October 2024.

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"Celebrating Yorkshire".

1 August to Saturday 31 August 2024.
Badger in the Wall Gallery
North Yorkshire
LA2 8EQ

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The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. 16 March - 17 March 2024.

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David Crawford. "Metaphysical" . NSCFC. North Tyneside. 2 January - 31 January 2024.

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2023 EXHIBITIONS

 

Newcastle

Open studio event

25 November - 26 November 2023.

Biscuit Factory studios.

Newcastle Upon Tyne.

UK

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"Narrativas Exhibition" in Brazil.

4 March - 18 March 2023

Echos Studio

R.Pelotas,400 - Vila Mariana.

São Paulo - Brazil.

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"Monochrome: International Photography Exhibition".

3 February - 28 February 2023.

Glasgow Gallery of Photography.

57 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1UG.

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January 2023 International group exhibition 'A Moment in Time' with associated exhibition catalogue release

https://www.cistaarts.com/amomentintime

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David Crawford. "No more benign skies". The Exchange Theatre. North Tyneside. 1 December 2022 to 10 January 2023.

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2022 EXHIBITIONS

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"VOX EXHIBITION."  10 - 23 December 2022.

Echo's Studio. Rua Pelotas 400, Vila Mariana Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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David Crawford. "No more benign skies". The Exchange Theatre. North Tyneside. 1 December 2022 to 10 January 2023. 

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2021 EXHIBITIONS

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David Crawford. "Interlude exhibition" . NSCFC. North Tyneside. 1 December 2021 - 31 December 2021.

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 "Abstract".

 29 September - 23 October 2021.

 Fronteer Gallery. Sheffield.

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Virtual Art Exhibition "Voices of Earth - A celebration of life on Earth". 12 June - 12 July 2021.

Art from Heart CIC. London.

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National online Creativity and Wellbeing Festival week. North Tyneside. 17 - 23 May 2021.

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ATS online exhibition 2020. 28 October - 1 March 2021.

An Talla Solais Gallery. Ullapool. Scotland.

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2020 EXHIBITIONS

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ATS online exhibition 2020. 28 October - 1 March 2021.

An Talla Solais Gallery. Ullapool. Scotland.

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David Crawford."The Shadow". NSCFC. North Tyneside.1 October 2020 - 31 Oct 2020. *Cancelled due to coronavirus*

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The Peoples Gallery.

The Photography Show.NEC, Birmingham.England.

19 - 22 September. 2020. *Cancelled due to coronavirus*

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David Crawford. "The North".

Gallery 45. Felton, Northumberland.England.

27 June - 6 August 2020.

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2019 EXHIBITIONS

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The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. November 2019.

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"Let's talk about the Anthropocene". University of Brighton. Grand Parade gallery. Brighton. 27 July - 2 August 2019.

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The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. March 2019. 

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David Crawford. Twelve Prints. NSCFC. North Tyneside. 1 December 2018 - 5 Jan 2019.

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2018 EXHIBITIONS

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David Crawford. Twelve Prints. NSCFC. North Tyneside. 1 December 2018 - 5 Jan 2019.

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The Peoples Gallery. The Photography Show. NEC, Birmingham. 17 - 20 March 2018.

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David Crawford. A Retrospective. Gallery 45. Northumberland. Feb/March 2018.

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2017 EXHIBITIONS

 

Brodrick Gallery, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding, Oct/Jan 2018.

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Winter Showcase Exhibition, Nov/Dec. 2017. Hebden Bridge. West Yorkshire.

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IGA London exhibition May/June 2017.

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INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS

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In 2017 David was awarded a "by invitation only," Portfolio account by Lens Culture after his submission in the 2017 Magnum Photography awards. Portfolio accounts offer global exposure for selected photographers.

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LIMITED EDITION PRINTS

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All prints are produced using the finest professional quality inks which ensure archival standards.

A selection of Davids art works are on permanent display in studio 10 at the Biscuit factory in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Contact now to arrange a private viewing or to purchase art works.

 

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