About David Foster
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2009 - 2010
University of the Arts London
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Event: Summer Exhibition 2021
Dates: 22 Sep 2021 - 2 Jan 2022
Held every year without fail, the Summer Exhibition is a celebration of contemporary art and architecture. Anyone can enter their work – leading artists, household names, new and emerging talent – and it provides a platform for the artistic community to showcase what they’re doing.
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/
Event: Parallax Art Fair
Dates: 16 Feb 2019 - 17 Feb 2019
Come along and see my new works in person.
Biography
I see my art as an opportunity to learn about myself and my experiences. Drawing inspiration from personal experience, my work delves into the interplay of emotions, thoughts, and struggles. Through visual study and experimentation, I aim to explore the human condition; joy, loneliness, desperation, empathy, and the myriad emotions that colour our existence.
At the heart of my creative process lies a profound fascination with the human body—its lines, curves, and shapes. The human body, with its imperfections and vulnerabilities, becomes a visual metaphor for the complexities of the human psyche. The forms made by muscle and fat, the wrinkles criss-crossing the body and the expressions of the face and the posture of the body express the profound intricacies of human emotion and thought. Drawing the human form serves as a foundation to all my work, intertwining the elegance of form with the complexities of emotion.
I draw inspiration not only from the visual arts but also from literature and philosophy that resonate with the human experience. Understanding oneself through the works of others can be a powerful tool for introspection and self-discovery. Utilising a range of materials such as acrylic, watercolour, pencil and ink, I employ a style marked by tension, boldness, and contrast.
Ultimately, my artistic goals are deeply personal. Through my work, I strive to express and understand myself and the intricacies of human experience. In essence, my art is a visual testament to the shared human experience—an exploration of the myriad emotions, thoughts, and struggles that bind us together, transcending the boundaries of time, age, and individuality.
