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Artist Statement - David Crawford

 

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​I reside in Northern England which is full of historical sites and beautiful landscapes.

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I make art in order to explore the 'dark sublime' moments that are ever present.

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​I have a particular artistic curiosity in exploring the following themes: 

 

• The Uncanny

• Affect and Trauma 

• Speculative dystopian futures

 

I feel that perpetuating 'mysteriousness' within the image assists in promoting novel ways of 'looking'.

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My practice led research is also informed by Western esoteric practices and english folklore visual culture/s. 

 

I work in a range of materials including paint, drawing materials, video and photography.

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See more information about my work in 'Collect Art' International magazine link below:

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Collect Art magazine Spring 2024 feature - https://www.scribd.com/document/728103116/Spring-Issue

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​Brief biography

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David was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

 

He has had a passion for Fine Art since his formative years.

 

After graduating with a Fine Art BA (Honours) degree, he worked in the music industry as a film cameraman, before becoming a full-time photographer.

 

During his professional career David worked within the private and public sector/s. 

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He has presented several key note addresses at National conference events and taught in UK universities on a range of topics.

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His CV includes numerous postgraduate qualifications e.g.​ David studied Art History at 'Oxford University', England and at 'The British Institute of Florence', Italy.​

 

​​​He currently runs a successful Fine Art studio in the North East of England.

 

As an established artist his work is actively sought after. 

 

​He has exhibited internationally and across the UK. 

 

His work is held in numerous private collections.

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Exhibition History

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​All Solo exhibitions are prefixed by 'David Crawford' below.

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2026

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The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May 2026.

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David Crawford. "Northumberland Winter". Studio 10 event, by invitation only. The Biscuit Factory Newcastle upon Tyne.

March 27. 2026.

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​2025 

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The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November 2025.

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David Crawford. 'Arcane'. Gallery 45. Felton, Northumberland. England. 1 August 2025 - 26 September 2025.

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David Crawford. 'Arcane'. Alnwick Playhouse Gallery. Alnwick, Northumberland. May 13 - June 22. 2025.

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The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 March 2025.

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​2024 ​

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The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November 2024.

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David Crawford.'Absence and Non-being'. Peoples Theatre Foyer Gallery. Heaton. Newcastle upon Tyne. 

Monday 9 September 2024 - Friday 18 October 2024.

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'Celebrating Yorkshire'. Badger in the Wall Gallery. North Yorkshire.  1 August to Saturday 31 August 2024.

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​The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. 16 March - 17 March 2024.

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David Crawford. "Metaphysical" . NSCFC. North Tyneside. 2 January - 31 January 2024.

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2023 

 

Open studio event. Biscuit Factory studios.Newcastle Upon Tyne. 25 November - 26 November 2023.

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'Narrativas Exhibition' in Brazil. Echos Studio.R.Pelotas,400 - Vila Mariana. São Paulo - Brazil. 4 March - 18 March 2023.

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'Monochrome: International Photography Exhibition'. Glasgow Gallery of Photography. 57 Glassford Street, Glasgow. Scotland.

3 February - 28 February 2023.

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January 2023 International group exhibition 'A Moment in Time' with associated exhibition catalogue release.

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https://www.cistaarts.com/amomentintime

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David Crawford. 'No more benign skies'. The Exchange Theatre. North Tyneside. 1 December 2022 to 10 January 2023.

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2022 

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'VOX EXHIBITION'. Echo's Studio. Rua Pelotas 400, Vila Mariana Sao Paulo, Brazil. 10 - 23 December 2022.

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David Crawford. "No more benign skies". The Exchange Theatre. North Tyneside. 1 December 2022 to 10 January 2023. 

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2021 

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David Crawford. 'Interlude exhibition'. NSCFC. North Tyneside. 1 December 2021 - 31 December 2021.

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'Abstract'. Fronteer Gallery. Sheffield. 29 September - 23 October 2021.

 

​Virtual Art Exhibition 'Voices of Earth - A celebration of life on Earth'. Art from Heart CIC. London.  June - 12 July 2021.

 

​National online Creativity and Wellbeing Festival week. North Tyneside. 17 - 23 May 2021.

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ATS online exhibition 2020. An Talla Solais Gallery. Ullapool. Scotland. 28 October - 1 March 2021.

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2020 

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ATS online exhibition 2020. An Talla Solais Gallery. Ullapool. Scotland. 28 October - 1 March 2021.

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David Crawford."The Shadow". NSCFC. North Tyneside.1 October 2020 - 31 Oct 2020. *Cancelled due to coronavirus*

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The Peoples Gallery. The Photography Show.NEC, Birmingham.England. 19 - 22 September. 2020. *Cancelled due to coronavirus*

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David Crawford. "The North". Gallery 45. Felton, Northumberland.England. 27 June - 6 August 2020.

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2019 

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The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. November 2019.

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'Let's talk about the Anthropocene'. University of Brighton. Grand Parade gallery. Brighton. 27 July - 2 August 2019.

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The Biscuit Factory Open studio event. Newcastle upon Tyne. March 2019. 

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David Crawford. Twelve Prints. NSCFC. North Tyneside. 1 December 2018 - 5 Jan 2019.

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2018 

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David Crawford. Twelve Prints. NSCFC. North Tyneside. 1 December 2018 - 5 Jan 2019.

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The Peoples Gallery. The Photography Show. NEC, Birmingham. 17 - 20 March 2018.

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David Crawford. A Retrospective. Gallery 45. Northumberland. Feb/March 2018.

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2017 

 

Brodrick Gallery, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding, Oct/Jan 2018.

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Winter Showcase Exhibition. Hebden Bridge. West Yorkshire. Nov/Dec. 2017.

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IGA London exhibition May/June 2017.

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INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS

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In 2017 David was awarded a 'by invitation only' Portfolio account by 'Lens Culture', after his submission in the 2017 Magnum Photography awards.

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LIMITED EDITION PRINTS

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All digital prints are produced using the finest professional quality inks which ensure archival standards.

 

A selection of Davids art works are on permanent display in studio 10 at the Biscuit factory in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Contact now to arrange a private viewing or to purchase art works.

 

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