Contemporary British artist Dave White is globally renowned for his unique approach to expressive realism. His mixed-media approach replaces mimetic accuracy with greater expression as he captures the unique character and temperament of his subjects. White imbues his watercolour and oil works with a visceral tactility, bringing his animals to life in broad, spontaneous rich brushstrokes, whilst highlighting the precious quality of life with Diamond Dust and 24 carat gold leaf on museum grade editions.
Having pioneered the ‘Sneaker Art’ movement in 2002, White is among the few artists to have his own signature Jordan releases. In 2018, White was featured in the ‘Tongue + Chic’ sneaker exhibition held by Phillips New York, in which artists such as KAWS, Hirst, and Murakami were also handpicked. His international exhibition highlights include solo exhibitions in Miami, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Denmark and Barcelona. His works has featured in institutions such as the New Museum, New York, The Goss Michael Foundation, Dallas and this year at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool.
With a recent particular focus on environmental issues, White pushes the boundaries of animal portraiture. In the eyes of his chimpanzees, dinosaurs, flamingos, and other like fauna, one finds an anthropomorphic sense of contemplation which transcends their primitive origins. With charitable collaborations and donations of his work, White has supported WWF, Virunga National Park, Tusk, Rainforest Foundation UK, and Wild Aid, further demonstrating his unwavering devotion to wildlife. His most recent installation of a Tiger for WWF was installed at The Gardens by The Bay in Singapore, with a charity auction for Sotheby’s.
