David Studwell is a contemporary British artist and printmaker who lives and works in London. Inspired by the icons of the 1960s and 1970s, Studwell’s art explores the lives of the rich and famous, ‘low-lighting' celebrity culture by capturing stars at the height of their fame or in moments of vulnerability.
David Studwell is a contemporary British artist and printmaker who lives and works in London. Inspired by the icons of the 1960s and 1970s, Studwell’s art explores the lives of the rich and famous, ‘low-lighting' celebrity culture by capturing stars at the height of their fame or in moments of vulnerability.
Studwell exposes the the sinister side of fame and nostalgia with his 'anti-celebrity' artworks, which are in numerous top tier private celebrity art collections, such as those of Kate Moss, Sheryl Crow and Nile Rodgers. We love the honesty, and the familiar and not-so-distant history that unravels in each artwork, making us feel as though we are discovering more about ultra famous and sophisticated icons. David graduated from St Martins School of Art with a degree in Fine Art, and has been working as an artist for over twenty years. He has been exhibited in solo and group shows across the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, and California, USA. His artwork has been collected by high profile clients such as Kate Moss, Sheryl Crow, and Nile Rogers. His artwork has also been featured in various magazines, such as GQ, Elle, and World of Interiors. Of his work, he has said “my motive is to explore celebrity, its dark side as well as what we see in magazines or on TV. That is why I create the mugshots -- to display the flaws celebrities have -- to prove they are only human like you or me. I also want to recreate the mood and glamour of those bygone eras, whilst putting my own unique contemporary stamp on each piece.”
Studwell collaborated on a large screen print edition called ‘Elton John: Home Run-Dodger Stadium 1975’ with Elton John and Terry O’Neill.
Studwell is an Oasis fan.
Studwell's silkscreens reference 1960s and 1970s counterculture.
The signature Studwell look is one of a high-end classic Hollywood glamour which evokes high fashion.
During 2018 David’s work was heavily featured in the UK’s national press.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
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DAVID STUDWELL TALKS LIAM GALLAGHER, LOCKDOWN AND HIS CREATIVE PROCESS We caught up with David Studwell to discuss his new screen print Liam Gallagher in collaboration with renowned photographer Scarlet Page. Scarlet’s striking photo of the Oasis singer has been transformed into a series of bold limited editions by David, but how did this artistic partnership come about? We discuss this and more with the artist below… AR: What is the inspiration behind your new Liam Gallagher release? David: My work focuses on celebrity and harks back to classic bygone eras such as the sixties and seventies as well as ...
