In 1995 David became a Founder of a major Melbourne Architectural Practice, specialising in health and institutional projects. While undertaking this role, David was involved in various projects in remote area indigenous communities, along with writers, scientists and other artists, exploring the many different and layered expressions of landscape. This led to his association and philanthropic support of many land conservation groups and the environmental art initiative, Climarte beginning in 2014.
In his own art practice David approaches landscape as an immersive experience - positing that there is no greater pleasure than being in landscape and experiencing one’s body as part of that landscape.
Utilising on-site observation, en-plein air studies and photography, David develops his work in the studio, embedding the final paintings with the memories and emotions he experiences associated with time and place.
David has appreciated the mentorship and tutelage for many years in painting from artists Kez Hughes and the late Mandy Martin (d.2021)
Solo Exhibitions
2023
Between Something and Nothing - @14, Langridge St, Collingwood
2022
Landings - @14, Langridge St, Collingwood
2019
Untitled - Missings Persons Gallery, Nicholas Building Melbourne
Selected Group Exhibitions
2017
Light Stone Fire - Australian Galleries, Derby Street, Melbourne. With Alexander Boynes and Mandy Martin
2017
Arnhembrand: Living on Healthy Country - Macquarie Group Space Gallery, Sydney.
2014
Paruku - Centre for Art and Environment, Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, USA. As part of the 2014 Art and Environment Conference.
2013
Desert Lake: but all night long the red dreams - Australian Galleries, Derby Street, Melbourne. With Alexander Boynes, Laura Boynes, Mandy Martin and David Taylor.
2013
Desert Lake - Araluen Galleries, Alice Springs, NT. Exhibition of the work and launch of the book Desert Lake published by CSIRO Publishing.