Artist Profile - Dave Grimbleby

By Colin Serjent

Dave - who won our Issue 5 Fine Art competition - believes his work is inspired by themes of nature, ecology and the seemingly random factors that conjoin to make either ecological threats or beautiful fractal patterns and textures.
His recent work is also influenced by traditional landscapes that capture an elemental 'spirit of place'.
Mixed techniques are used in his paintings and assemblages in oils, acrylics, collage and found natural objects.
"Threats from global warming, loss of habitat and species, together with pollution," said Dave, "are all alarming as they strike at the very ground of our being."
He uses landscapes to reflect these threats and to make vows of offerings to the spirits of nature.
Dave has exhibited extensively since 1971 in numerous one-man and group shows nationally, including at the Hayward Art Gallery, Mall Galleries and the Royal Academy in London, as well as in Europe.

Email: dgjv@btopenworld.com