art forum VISITING ARTIST: David Clarke

‘Thinking Out Loud’
“David is one of the strongest metalsmiths currently working and easily the most prominent avant-garde figure in the medium in the UK. Through his own studio work, he has mounted a vibrant challenge to settled assumptions about his medium. While he is capable of good craftsmanship, the value of his work is primarily expressive, conceptual and poetic. And because of his rather devilish turn of mind - he has a wicked sense of humor and satire, and an ability to poke holes in inflated values - he has had a dramatic effect in exhibition contexts here. He is like a jester in the court of contemporary craft.”
Glenn Adamson, Director of the Museum of Arts & Design. NYC