David Barnett
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of history, the essence of my work lies in the age-old struggle between nature and the man-made industrial world. My challenge is to convey that sense of conflict in way that resonates with the viewer.
I incorporate Victorian era botanical imagery, ancient anatomical diagrams, and vintage mechanical components along with natural materials. Whether it’s a rusty piece of metal, branches from an oak tree, or tiny turquoise-tipped rooster feathers, the right juxtaposition reveals itself to me—the more absurd, the better. A character is born and a narrative begins to unravel. The theme of flight is recurrent, as is the conflation of anatomy and mechanics. The result is a menagerie of ethereal winged creatures, human and animal hybrids, and fanciful flying machines. In this era of mass-production and instant gratification, it’s my hope that these intimate and meticulously crafted works will also evoke a sense of rarity, delight, and mystery. davidbarnettworks.com
Bio (condensed)
David Barnett
104 Main Street, Tarrytown NY 10591
(914) 400-5503
dbarnett104@gmail.com
www.davidbarnettworks.com
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2017
David Barnett, Recent Work
George Billis Gallery, New York, NY
2016
David Barnett, Recent Work
George Billis Gallery, New York, NY
2014
Remains to be Seen
Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York NY
2012
Recent Constructions and Collages
Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY
2011
Resurrection
Upstream Gallery, Dobbs Ferry, NY
2010 S
acred Creatures
Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY
Constructions and Collages
St. Andrew’s School, Middletown, DE
2009 Poetic License
Upstream Gallery, Dobbs Ferry, NY
2008
Spirits on the Wing
Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY
2007
Flight Patterns
Upstream Gallery, Dobbs Ferry, NY
1996
2D & 3D David Barnett
Brownstone Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
1994
Works on Paper
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
Art Fairs
2017
SOFA Chicago, Navy Pier, Chicago, Il
FORM Miami, Miami Beach, Fl
Market Art + Design, Bridgehampton, NY
Red Dot Miami, Miami Beach, Fl
2016
SOFA Chicago, Navy Pier, Chicago, Il
ArtHamptons, Bridgehampton, NY
2013
Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach Convention Center, Fl
2012
Art South Hampton, South Hampton, NY
2010
Art Miami: The Art Miami Pavilion, Miami, FL
Art Hamptons International Art Fair, Bridgehampton, NY
Reviews and Interviews
2016
Disconnected Realities: The Art of David Barnett, Hyperallergic, by Barry Nemett
2014
Collaging and Questioning,
Eyes In Magazine, by Vivian Van Dijk
2013
Review of Paper Works Exhibition,
Kolaj Magazine, by Laura Tringali Holmes
2012
The Fascinatingly Bizarre David Barnett,
Eyes In Magazine, by Vivian Van Dijk
2011
Winter Salon: 2010-2011,
City Arts Magazine, by Maureen Mullarky
2010
David Barnett: Sacred Creatures,
City Arts Magazine, by Melissa Stern
2005
Barnett Open Exhibit at Weber Fine Art,
Chatham Courier, by David Konigsberg
Teaching
1976-1985 Parsons School of Design, Instructor
1977-1988 Pratt Institute, Associate Professor
1984-2003 School of Visual Arts, Instructor
Guest Lecturer
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD.
St. Andrew’s School, Middletown, DE.
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY.
The New York Art Directors Club, New York, NY.
Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan, CT,
Denise Bibro Fine Arts, New York, NY
HOW Design Conference, Boston Mass.
Blue Door Gallery, Yonkers, NY
Artist Representation
George Billis Gallery
525 West 26th Street
New York, NY, 10001
(212) 645-2621
gallery@georgebillis.com
www.georgebillis.com
104 Main Street, Tarrytown