page updated 11/07/04

CONGRATULATIONS to David Burton, from all at Artcymru,
on his recent election to the National Association of Painters in Acrylics.

Seen as one of the bright hopefuls of Welsh Contemporary Art, David Burton has exhibited widely in the UK and has works in many private and public collections. He has attracted much publicity, with numerous newspaper and magazine articles, as well as appearing on television in several Arts documentaries. With no pretentions of refinement or polish, his work is often blunt and down to earth, expressing his own deeply personal vision of the world in a simplified and direct manner.

Artist's Statement

"My work will have many different meanings to many different people. I find it almost impossible to put into words what it is about. Therefore I simply let the viewer make up their own minds, make their own interpretations and make of it what they will."

Sunlight through the Undergrowth - 2004 - Acrylic on Paper

Cherry Blossoms - 2004 - Acrylic on Linen on Aluminium

CURRICULUM VITAE


1972 - Started painting in oils after the death of his grandfather Thomas Burton (artist)

1985 - Moved to Pembrokeshire

1995 - Started painting again after 10yr break

2003 - Biography of David Burton by Mark Lewis is currently being written, publication pending

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
TELEVISION

1998 - Prime Time Diary, HTV Wales. Interview with Mal Pope

2000 - High Performance, HTV Wales. Interview with John Welch

2001 - High Performance, HTV Wales. Interview with Nicola Heywood-Thomas

CATALOGUES, NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINE ARTICLES

1985 - 'Feeling is basis of Artists work', Leicester Mercury

1985 - 'David follows in Grandad's steps', Nuneaton, Bedworth and Atherstone Extra

1985 - 'Self taught David', Hinckley and Bosworth Trader

1998 - Catalogue Forward, D A Gray

1998 - 'Bodybuilder shapes up for Art Exhibition', Ruth Davies, Western Telegraph

1998 - 'Artist muscles in on Abstract Scene', Derek Rees, Western Telegraph

1998 - 'Colourful Exhibition', Narberth and Whitland Observer

1998 - 'Move to County signals success for Artist', Western Telegraph

1998 - 'Artist David donates painting to Museum', Western Telegraph

1998 - 'Frame is the spur for David', Carol Burns, Leicester Mercury

1999 - 'Artist brushes up on a tall order', Western Telegraph

1999 - 'Art on a Grand Scale', Derek Rees, Western Telegraph

2000 - Catalogue Forward, Deborah Wildgust

2000 - 'Experiments in Time & Space', Western Telegraph

2000 - 'Violence lurks in serene settings', Western Telegraph

2000 - 'Art straight from the Heart', Ruth Davies, Western Telegraph

2000 - 'Exciting Exhibition', John Beynon, Tenby Observer

2001 - 'Permanent display for striking work', Western Telegraph

2001 - 'Art and Desire', Mark Lewis, Pembrokeshire Life Magazine

2001 - 'Artists to take on Turner in Castles TV Challenge', Western Telegraph

2001 - 'TV Spotlight on local Artist', Western Telegraph

2002 - 'Artist enters new dimension', Ruth Davies, Western Telegraph

2002 - 'Art that challenges', Adrian Osmond, The Free Press

2002 - 'Pontypool aim to grab limelight', Mono

2002 - 'A Young Lion of Colour', Mike Buckingham, South Wales Argus

2002 - 'Burton paints to express his mood and emotions', Western Mail

To learn more about David Burton please visit his web site at...