About David
Baltimore City - Station North A&E District
I strive to create objects that illustrate a symbiotic relationship between man-made form and the natural world utilizing organic and mechanical imagery. The images gain their power through turbulent and dynamic juxtapositions created with contrasting media, texture, and form.
In the combination of metal, nature, and earth I am after the unimaginable; a metamorphosis of microbiology, science fiction, industrial technology, and raw nature. The forms I create are deeply rooted in… more
In the combination of metal, nature, and earth I am after the unimaginable; a metamorphosis of microbiology, science fiction, industrial technology, and raw nature. The forms I create are deeply rooted in… more
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Rain Man
Forms built in sections and designed to capture water. The idea is to create a symbiotic relation between form and function that focuses on managing one of earth's most important natural resources. Projections for the future indicate that the planet cannot sustain human life if the population continues to increase. Water irrigation and management will become a priority for survival. Rain Man illustrates this idea by incorporating sculptural technique into functional design.
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Rain Manfront : 84"H x 24"W x 24"D 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, rubber, wood : designed to function as a water collection and irrigation form.
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Rain Mansuspension detail : 84"H x 24"W x 24"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, rubber, wood : designed to function as a water collection and irrigation form.
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Rain Manvessel detail : 84"H x 24"W x 24"D 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, rubber, wood : designed to function as a water collection and irrigation form.
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Rain Man3/4 suspension detail : 84"H x 24"W x 24"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, rubber, wood : designed to function as a water collection and irrigation form.
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Rain Manoverview : 84"H x 24"W x 24"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, rubber, wood : designed to function as a water collection and irrigation form.
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Rain ManPlaced at a Maryland residence to test functionality.
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Rain ManPlaced at a Maryland residence to test functionality.
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Rain ManPlaced at a Maryland residence to test functionality.
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Rain ManPlaced at a Maryland residence to test functionality
Particle Accelerator
Prototype design for the Environmental Guardian series. The form illustrates the increasing influence humans have on the environment. Our manipulation of science and technology has not evolved into a symbiotic relation with nature. Overpopulation will cause massive shortages of food, water, and shelter. Our actions frequently have a negative impact on the planet. Particle Accelerator is a comment on this perception. The sculpture convey's the idea while incorporating elements that build harmony with the conflict.
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Particle Acceleratorfull view : 87"H x 41"W x 41"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, fabric, steel : prototype designed for water collection and management.
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Particle Acceleratorvessel detail : 87"H x 41"W x 41"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, fabric, steel : prototype designed for water collection and management.
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Particle Acceleratorconnection detail : 87"H x 41"W x 41"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, fabric, steel : prototype designed for water collection and management.
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Particle Acceleratorsuspension detail : 87"H x 41"W x 41"D : 2014 sculpture clay, irrigation hardware, fabric, steel : prototype designed for water collection and management.
Extinguisher
Extinguisher is designed for the Environmental Guardian series. The form illustrates the increasing influence human's have on the environment. Extinguisher relates to the increase of wild fires, cause by draught, through global warming. The form is built around a central channel that filters water into a containment vessel. Our manipulation of science and technology has not evolved into a symbiotic relation with nature. Our actions frequently have a negative impact on the planet.
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Extinguisherfull view : 97"H x 58"W x 58"D : 2014 sculpture clay, cast porcelain, steel, rubber, copper, irrigation hardware : prototype designed to collect rain water.
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Extinguishervessel hose connection detail 97"H x 58"W x 58"D 2014 sculpture clay, cast porcelain, steel, rubber, copper, irrigation hardware : prototype designed to collect rain water.
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Extinguisherlower vessel 97"H x 58"W x 58"D 2014 sculpture clay, cast porcelain, steel, rubber, copper, irrigation hardware : prototype designed to collect rain water.
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Extinguishersuspension detail : 97"H x 58"W x 58"D : 2014 sculpture clay, cast porcelain, steel, rubber, copper, irrigation hardware : prototype designed to collect rain water.
CRISPR Firefly
Image based on CRISPR genome editing. Plant, animal, human, and mechanical characteristics are used as a visual language to illustrate an evolving scientific frontier. What form will the cascade of genetic changes take? How much control can science maintain over the governing laws of nature? Genome editing has great potential as a tool to understanding, but not changing, the course of evolution.
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CRISPR Firefly52"H x 42"W x 29"D 3/4 side clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Firefly52"H x 42"W x 29"D 3/4 back clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Firefly52"H x 42"W x 29"D front clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Firefly52"H x 42"W x 29"D top detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Firefly52"H x 42"W x 29"D detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Firefly52"H x 42"W x 29"D detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Firefly52"H x 42"W x 29"D detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Firefly52"H x 42"W x 29"D back clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Firefly52"H x 42"W x 29"D detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Firefly52"H x 42"W x 29"D side detail clay, steel assemblage 2015 Images relating to CRISPR genome editing.
CRISPR Dragonfly
Image based on CRISPR genome editing. Plant, animal, human, and mechanical characteristics are used as a visual language to illustrate an evolving scientific frontier. What form will the cascade of genetic changes take? How much control can science maintain over the governing laws of nature? Genome editing has great potential as a tool to understanding, but not changing, the course of evolution.
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CRISPR Dragonfly57"H x 39"W x 28"D front clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Dragonfly57"H x 39"W x 28"D back clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Dragonfly57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Dragonfly57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Dragonfly57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Dragonfly57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Dragonfly57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Dragonfly57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
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CRISPR Dragonfly57"H x 39"W x 28"D detail clay, steel, assemblage 2015 Images based on CRISPR genome editing.
Molecular Structure
Full scale study of a sculpture functioning as a water containment system. There is an increasing danger of serious water shortages around the globe. Contamination, waste, and climate change are having a negative impact. A resource that has been taken for granted will soon become a source of cultural and political conflict.
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Molecular Structure95"H x 65"W x 56"D 3/4 side clay, wood, steel, assemblage Full scale study of sculpture functioning as a water containment system.
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Molecular Structure95"H x 65"W x 56"D detail clay, wood, steel, assemblage 2015 Full scale study of sculpture functioning as a water containment system.
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Molecular Structure95"H x 65"W x 56"D detail clay, wood, steel, assemblage 2015 Full scale study of sculpture functioning as a water containment system.
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Molecular Structure95"H x 65"W x 56"D detail clay, wood, steel, assemblage 2015 Full scale study of sculpture functioning as a water containment system.
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Molecular Structure95"H x 65"W x 56"D front clay, wood, steel, assemblage 2015 Full scale study of sculpture functioning as a water containment system.
Last Drop
Functional water collection and containment sculpture. There is an increasing danger of serious water shortages around the globe. Contamination, waste, and climate change are having a negative impact on vital resources. The intent of making Last Drop is to highlight the importance of conservation. We must also confront the societal barriers preventing a meaningful investigation into cause and effect.
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Last Drop127"H x 53"W x 53"D front clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
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Last Drop127"H x 53"W x 53"D top detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
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Last Drop127"H x 53"W x 53"D top detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
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Last Drop127"H x 53"W x 53"D top detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
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Last Drop127"H x 53"W x 53"D vessel detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
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Last Drop127"H x 53"W x 53"D vessel detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
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Last Drop127"H x 53"W x 53"D detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
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Last Drop127"H x 53"W x 53"D torso detail clay, wood, steel Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
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Last Drop127"H x 53"W x 53"D reflection detail clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.
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Last Drop127"H x 53"W x 53"D ground view clay, wood, steel 2015 Functional water collection and containment sculpture.