Artist Information:
David Watson Hood
Fraserburgh,
United Kingdom
Member Since: Jul 2000
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Artist Statement:
The themes of my work
concentrate on what I believe
are very powerful cycles and
interactions as observed in
nature, human relationships
and society. Recurring
subjects include: animals,
particularly with regard to
human interactions with and
dependence on other species;
sexuality, including explicit
erotic imagery' and the
psychology of families.
My work is informed by life in
a rural setting in the North
East of Scotland, and the
plethora of examples of ways
of life, which are ancient and
traditional to this area,
juxtaposed by sophisticated,
modern methods of survival.
The main aim of my painting is
not only to express the
difficulties involved in
remaining an individual within
a group oriented society, but
also to point the way to some
of the conceivable solutions
of the problem. My primary
concern is with the
interaction of individuals
with each other and with the
rest of the cosmos, the
interface of self with other.
In order to achieve this I
have attempted to develop a
perception of the world, in
particular of the human
condition, as free as possible
of the distortions of
sentiment that can result from
our cultural conditioning. I
aim for the honest
representation of my emotion
and...
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Artist Exhibitions:
1997 'Scottish Contemporary
Artists' Beatrice Royal
Gallery, Eastleigh, England
1997 'Garder Ferme a la
Mer',Macduff
1998 'Old Tales and New Heads'
Duff House National Gallery of
Scotland Banff
1998 'Artists in Arms'
throughout U.K.
1999 Christmas Trees Aberdeen
Art Gallery
2001 'Country Matters' Phoenix
Gallery Aboyne
2001 IDAA ...
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David Watson Hood's Free Artist Portfolio
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The themes of my work concentrate on what I believe are very powerful cycles and interactions as observed in nature, human relationships and society. Recurring subjects include: animals, particularly with regard to human interactions with and dependence on other species; sexuality, including explicit erotic imagery' and the psychology of families.
My work is informed by life in a rural setting in the North East of Scotland, and the plethora of examples of ways of life, which are ancient and traditional to this area, juxtaposed by sophisticated, modern methods of survival.
The main aim of my painting is not only to... |
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