Witness the creations of David Batchelor. The acclaimed artist’s work revolves around the vibrancy of color, a playful exploration of the endless shades that surround us, coupled with a thought-provoking examination of our perception and reaction to color in this era of advanced technology.
Within his London studio lies a treasure trove of fluorescent plastic objects, amassed from cities around the globe. From clothes pegs and fly-swatters to buckets and children’s toys, these everyday items are combined with light-industrial materials such as steel shelving, neon tubing, and acrylics to create extraordinary installations that elevate the mundane and celebrate the gaudy and kitsch. Yet despite their seemingly ordinary origins, Batchelor’s creations are undeniably mesmerizing and beautiful.
Born in Dundee in 1955, David Batchelor currently resides and works in London. In 2013, his two-dimensional work was showcased in a major solo exhibition, Flatlands, at Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh, which then traveled to Spike Island in Bristol. Batchelor was also part of the landmark group exhibition, Adventures of the Black Square: Abstract Art and Society 1915 – 2015, at Whitechapel Gallery in London. His Monochrome Archive (1997-2015) was also on display at Whitechapel Gallery until May 2015. In 2019, Batchelor’s sculptures and paintings were showcased in My Own Private Bauhaus, a solo exhibition presented by Ingleby during the Edinburgh Art Festival.
Aside from his exhibitions, David Batchelor has also left his mark on the public realm with several major temporary and permanent artworks. These include a commission for the British Council headquarters in Hong Kong, Spectrum on the Hill in Seoul, South Korea, a 10-meter high light installation at Archway Tube Station in London, and a dynamic chromatic clock titled Sixty Minute Spectrum installed as the roof of Hayward Gallery in London.
www.ftn-books.com has 1 Batchelor title now available. The very thick and heavy FOUND MONOCHROMES book.
