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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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Exhibitions for David Watson Hood:
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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 international digital art awards top 100.
2001 'Out There' travelling poster exhibition Abdns Council
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