Disparate works follow a thread of commonality in seeking expression of the oneiric and sublime.

Whether through abstraction of formless form or representational symbolism.

From transpersonal journeys beyond the self to the embodiment of material cultures.

From the stories and artefacts of the mythic to the intimacy of inner worlds.

Dreams of old meet dreams a new in image making, ritual object and totems of reverence and celebration.

Bio

David Bradley (b, 1979, United Kingdom) creates sensorial assemblage, often featuring edible & olfactory elements used as symbolic agents within playful expositions of mythopoetic narratives and speculative histories. Full of reverence, revelation and revelry, previous bodies of work have explored the cultural significance of fruit, flora and botanicals and their symbolism in mythology and the collective consciousness. The combination of foodstuff as theme and material has been deployed by David to explore both low and high art tropes in works destined for both contemplation and consumption. David’s work has been presented at events and happenings at the European Cultural Centre of Venice, the V&A museum London, The Experimental Food Society London and Nesta’s Future Food Symposium, along with more traditional art spaces and galleries.

David has recently received an Arts Council DYCP funding grant, enabling him a period of supported R&D focussed on the development of new working methodologies and production techniques. Inspired by his experiences living with a chronic health condition, David’s current research seeks to reposition his practice in relation to new modes of expression and making with a consideration for their impact on personal healing and positive wellbeing for both artist and audience.