About Douglas Adam Karson
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Education
2012 - 2017
Ashokananda School of Yoga
2008 - 2009
French Culinary Institute
2002 - 2006
University of New Hampshire
Awards
2017
Shortlist Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize
2017
Longlist Columbia Threadneedle Prize
Portait of a Poet: Tom Dewey
2017
Feature Average art Magazine November Edition
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Event: Becoming
Dates: 4 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2017
This collection of works focuses on the pursuit of Universal Truths.
The principle works; We are the Cosmos, Rainbow Ladder, and Refraction; refer directly the truth of light, balance and yoga. Despite human disagreement, there are truths in this Universe and they are true whether we believe them or not.
Light is the great trickster. We see it as white while it carries the full spectrum. This illusion and light’s ability to work as both particle and wave define us, our existence and all matter.
Balance is always present whether we are aware of it or not. We might think we are separate from the natural world, yet it is intrinsic to our humanity and animal nature.
Yoga means unity. We are all unified by the truths of what we are. We are unified in the cycle of life, death and rebirth.
The other works involved in this show are all related to the process of arriving at these truths.
Event: the ONE2 festival
Dates: 11 May 2017 - 24 May 2017
As an organiser and participant, this 14 days event was great exposure for me and my work. I also sold 7 paintings at price, had multiple interviews and articles written about me and my work.
Event: The Art Pop-Up
Dates: 15 Sep 2016 - 25 Sep 2016
In this twn day solo show, Douglas opened his works to the general public to great success. With over 25 works sold in 10 days, it was a great return from travelling and sharing all the work he developed in his time abroad.
This was Douglas's first show since returning from 18 months abroad.
Event: Time Two Paint
Dates: 11 Dec 2014 - 12 Dec 2014
I team up again with Tim Stocks to show and share our work. Just in time for the holidays. Love and art for us all!
Event: Berlin Boys and Velvet Minds
Dates: 24 Oct 2014 - 24 Oct 2014
A collection of works displayed by Douglas Karson and his friend and fellow artist Tim Stocks. 1 night only event!
Event: Local Cafe'
Dates: 2 Sep 2014 - 10 Nov 2014
Hi All,
I have a series of works hanging at the local cafe in London.
Cafe Teria
238 Langham Rd
London N15 3NB
Stop by and have a sip of the ol' black cuppa inspiration!
Event: Philadelphia Street Vendor
Dates: 2 Jan 2010 - 1 Jul 2010
While living in Philadelphia, there was a monthly art gathering where I was a regular seller.
Event: First Show
Dates: 1 Jul 2007 - 1 Jan 2010
This was my first exhibtion in New York and it was amazing. I also sold work on the street regularly there.
Biography
Douglas Karson is an American-born artist living and working in Bristol. Self-taught, his practice incorporates storytelling, poetry and ink on paper with a particular focus on painting. Bold colour, geometry and a sensitivity to line and balance characterise his paintings, which are informed by personal and spiritual philosophies. His ongoing series, THE RULES, uses elements from Greco-Roman philosophy, Chinese mythology, Yogic theory and Hindi philosophy to formulate a process of painting-as-manifesto, or manifesto-as-painting. A rigid formal framework and methodology engenders infinite potential outcomes, each a cross-cultural message suffused with subtle politics.
Douglas believes passionately in creating and nurturing artist communities. He founded Art Battle UK, a live painting event that brings artists and art lovers together in a unique environment. Douglas has participated in and organised over 30 group and solo exhibitions internationally in the UK and the United States, and his work has been featured in magazines such as Art Reveal and Creativ Paper.
