David HURLEY (1957 - 1994)

David Hurley was born Britol in 1957.
He came to London in 1975 to attend a Foundation Course at the Central School of Art & Design then went on to to the 4 year Degree course at the Slade School of Art 1976-1980. It was here he was awarded the Coldstream Prize in 1977 for his first year's work. His time at the Slade was predominantly up in the figurative room and as such the Figure was a main feature of his work at that stage. And, we see today the influences of Coldstream and the likes of Lawrence Gowing.

From 1979-1982 David lived in a large house on Highbury Fields, called Highbury Home, with about 20 other artists and musicians. During this time he produced a large body of work, much of it inspired by the house and its interior.

Over the next 10 years David painted constantly, using his surroundings as his subject matter - Highgate, Crouch End and Primrose Hill. David collected ceramics and often used these as features in his Still Life work. He also drew inspiration from his travelling, especially Italy where he spent many holidays.

In 1990, David contracted a terminall illness. His creativity instensified and he spent the next four years painting and producing some outstanding work.

Exhibition:

1995 The Slade Gallery