David Brown graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design University in 1992. He has a 25+ year award-winning career in the international art and design industry. In 1996 David was honoured by Toronto’s Design when his work was included in Type Culture, an exhibition of top designers chosen for their pivotal influence on Canadian Typography. David Brown taught Industrial Design at OCADU from 1996 to 2006 while also operating a successful product design studio. David is the founder and managing director of Toronto’s SpeakEasy Events, creating networking opportunities for established and emerging artists since 1996. In 2013 he initiated the Five Star collective aimed at facilitating member participation in international art opportunities that have included Aqua Art Miami, Clio Art Fair, and Fountain NYC.

 

David’s abstract encaustic paintings have been shown at numerous galleries and museums across Canada and the U.S. Recently he mounted a solo exhibition at The Painting Center in Chelsea NYC. His paintings are held in private and corporate collections in North America, Europe, and Asia. The products he designed have been sold across North America, and his work has been published in books and magazines throughout Canada and the United States, such as Azure, Canadian Art, Style at Home, and The Toronto Star to name a few. Just lately, David received a commission for his work to be hung in the lobby of the Manulife Centre at their main University St. entrance. This is a milestone for David and hugely important for his career as an artist.

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ABOUT THE NEW SHOW

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“Interpretations” is an immersive exploration of the human form through the artistic lens of David Brown. This month-long exhibition showcases a captivating fusion of life drawings and 3D encaustic corrugation wall sculptures, inviting viewers on a visual journey through movement, emotion, and interpretation.

 

At the heart of the exhibition lies David’s charcoal life drawings, crafted with precision and passion from live nude models. These drawings, simplified and abstracted in nature, capture the essence of the model’s gesture, body, mood, and emotions. Each sketch serves as a testament to the timeless tradition of life drawing, offering viewers a glimpse into the artist's interpretation of the human form.

 

Building upon the foundation of these expressive life drawings, David takes artistic interpretation to new heights with his encaustic wall sculptures. These three-dimensional creations offer a modern and dynamic portrayal of the human figure, presented in fractured geometric forms that evoke fluid motion and dynamic energy. Each sculpture is a testament to the artist’s dedication to exploring the boundaries of form, space, and interpretation.

 

Through “Interpretations,” David aims to challenge traditional notions of life drawing by transforming stylized sketches into contemporary architectural sculptures. By bridging the gap between observation and interpretation, the exhibition invites viewers to embark on a thought-provoking journey of artistic discovery and exploration.

 

Join us as we celebrate the beauty, complexity, and endless possibilities of the human form in “Interpretations: From Life Drawings to Abstract Sculptures.”