In May 1984, Broughty Ferry beach was adorned with these sculptures created by Duncan of Jordanstone student, David Cook.The pieces in the impromptu exhibition titled "Spontaneous Sculptures" were constructed from bits of driftwood found lying around the area, topped off with a dash of paint.
David went on to win many awards for his art in the 80's which has allowed him to travel around the globe and a continue his various projects, keeping his fondness for the coast his main theme.
I have a guitar made by david in the living room made about the same time, he also made a keyboard and couple drums which i wish i had kept as well. Nice bright colours
ReplyDeleteLast I heard Dave was staying up near Johnshaven. Love his stuff.
ReplyDeleteInstruments made out of driftwood...you could have formed a surf band!
ReplyDeleteThey were originally done for a video, Im sure Dave lives in the ferry or certainly have seen him there
ReplyDeleteeh mind he pentit ah the post boxes on the perth road in yella dawbs a the auld wifies were goin mad at the post office
ReplyDeleteThere was a closie up the Perth Road (across from Kwik Fit) that had the walls painted by him... think it's painted over now. Did he also paint the exterior of the Agacan?
ReplyDeleteDave brought a bit of urban art and color to the Perth Road area, well done him, however, if he tried that now, the 'shop a graffiti artist hotline' would be red hot and he might have found himself on page three of the tully and fined for his art. The West End residents vigilante squad would hunt him down.
ReplyDeleteI've still got a gtr too Barry, great piece of work!!!
ReplyDeleteMike
The great man...
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm4mh4OBRMs