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Dave Davis is well known as a driven, passionate master of contemporary abstract art. Compelled by textures, shapes and colors, he has never been able to drive by a pile of rocks or an old dump site without stopping. As an extremely visual and tactile person, he recognizes that time, corrosion and weathering often produce objects that are striking pieces of art. He integrates discarded objects, fabric, metal, glass, ceramics, paint, as well as natural elements such as wood and rock in a way that enhances the beauty of each individual component. The cohesiveness of the combined components and the obvious mastery of the medium evoke an emotional, even spiritual response from the viewer.Dave Davis is a dynamic artist whose style compels because of its inherent contradiction; it is sophisticated and raw, spontaneous and deliberate, striking and subtle. The interplay of opposites in Davis' art is a reflection of his personality. He is compassionate and brash, sensitive and strong, community-oriented and independent. For over 30 years, it has been the art that balances him, drives him forward and keeps him expanding. He grows, breaks boundaries and creates— ALWAYS creates.Davis' expertise has long been recognized and applauded by both regional and national collectors. His striking and powerful works appear in numerous prestigious corporate and private collections and have been seen by thousands of art patrons through countless solo and group exhibitions. Awards have naturally followed his career and in 2000, Davis was the recipient of the esteemed Colorado Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts.Dave Davis is a generous artist who gives of his time graciously to help further the appreciation and understanding of art at all levels. He passionately envelops himself in the world of art. He has had Gubernatorial appointments to major art councils, and was a strong revitalizing factor for the Western Colorado Center for the Arts when he served as the Executive Director. Through Davis' initiation and efforts, he founded and directed the internationally recognized 'Art on the Corner' project, which earned him the Leadership and Achievement Award from the City of Grand Junction. Davis has initiated, instituted and instructed numerous art education programs for children and adults in both the classroom and Master/Apprentice programs. Dave Davis is an artist of strong character and exceptional talent who is and always has been deeply devoted to art, fellow artists and his work. Collectors and patrons recognize this exceptional artist and have enthusiastically invested in an artist who is invested in art. You should create your own MySpace Layouts like me by using nUCLEArcENTURy .COM's MySpace Profile Editor !