Landscapes in Acrylic by David Carson Shaw |
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Hillside |
The Ascent |
Across the Dale |
In Spitewinter Wind |
Manifold Day |
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David Carson Shaw was born in Rotherham in 1942. He read History at Trinity College, Dublin and studied painting at Sheffield Polytechnic. His work is primarily concerned with aspects of landscape and the built environment with changing moods throughout the seasons and also the relationship of people, fauna and flora in those environments. His paintings can sometimes be identified with particular places, but they are all to a greater or lesser extent on directly observed experience or the memory of an experience. Although the paintings often appear to be tranquil, the content may also reflect elements which tend to be mysterious or apparently inexplicable. Stillness pervading some of the work will at times include aspects of movement - changes in weather eg. lifting or approaching hazes, light and wind. The movement of people and other presences complement these changes. The paintings aim to portray a sense of permanence and happiness, yet with an awareness and sadness of time passing. Pereunt et imputantur! (how the hours fly and are lost!)
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| All the paintings are double-mounted and framed in a 1.5cm silver or gold cushion | |
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