
Sketching on Scalpay, Outer Hebrides
Iain Davidson - Artist Statement
I am a multi-disciplinary artist who combines landscape and landmarks with stylised graphical designs and historical reference. My practice focuses mainly on ceramics and on multi-layer reduction linocuts, where colours are built up on top of each other over successive print runs, but more recently also includes installations, running workshops, and teaching.
Having lived in several towns and cities and never feeling settled, I have begun to consider that my work may represent a search for my roots, and that this may be the source of my fascination with paths, routeways, and the nature of place. I am currently completing my Masters in Contemporary Art & Archaeology, which I chose to follow to develop and add depth to my practice, combining a love of archaeology, an affinity for the spirit of places, and my creative work. This has been a hugely rewarding experience that has allowed me to develop my practice and to increase the way I engage with individuals and communities through my work.
You can read more about my influences here.
People often describe the calmness of my work; a reflection of my character and the way I feel when I’m out on our coastline or high in the mountains.
If you are interested in buying or commissioning work, or discussing project ideas please feel free to contact me.