In Conversation with David Edmond

David Edmond is a contemporary artist who paints familiar urban environments, landscapes and figures, capturing the quiet, contemplative moments of every day life.

We asked the artist a few short questions to understand the process and inspiration behind his work. See his answers below.

David Edmond, Photography by James Berrington

Which themes resonate within your work?

 

‘This series – Chiaroscuro, evoking a sense of quiet calm.’

 

What is the main thing you want people to take from your work?

 

‘Inspiration.’

 

Describe your creative process in 3 words.

 

‘Instinctive, Curious, Oblique.’

 
David Edmond, Beach (Night) 2, 2022. Courtesy of Cavaliero Finn
David Edmond, Beach (Night) 2, 2022. Courtesy of Cavaliero Finn
David Edmond, Flora A15 (Verge), 2022. Courtesy of Cavaliero Finn
David Edmond, Flora A15 (Verge), 2022. Courtesy of Cavaliero Finn
David Edmond, Beach (Night) 1, 2022. Courtesy of Cavaliero Finn
David Edmond, Beach (Night) 1, 2022. Courtesy of Cavaliero Finn

Who inspires you? 

 

‘For these works –

Francisco de Zurbaran

Gerard van Honthorst

and Joseph Wright of Derby’

Which emerging artist is ‘one to watch’ at the moment? 

 

‘James Berrington’

What do you think the art world needs more of? 

 

‘Resistance’

If you could choose one person to buy your work, who would it be?

 

‘Alexei Navalny’

Which item could you not live without? 

 

‘My heart’

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