This lecture aims to show the serious side behind the headlines, his artistic origins, his influences, and why he makes what he does.
This lecture aims to show the serious side behind the headlines, his artistic origins, his influences, and why he makes what he does. Looking at various repeating themes, the lecture gives an overview of his career showing how his work is innovative, daring, and challenging. It is not aimed to convert those who are sceptics but will help to put him in context.
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David Worthington
David Worthington has been drawn to abstract sculpture since seeing a Barbara Hepworth in a school history book aged 10. He graduated from Oxford University in 1984 with a degree in Philosophy and Theology, then studied fine art in London, Barcelona and New York. A maker he also curates and writes about art. He was shortlisted for the Jerwood Sculpture Prize in 2009.
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