David Storey is a British painter and graphic artist.

Born in Workington, David grew up in the dramatic landscape of Cumbria (the English Lake District) before studying art at London's Middlesex University (formerly Hornsey College of Art ). After graduating David worked for Chrysalis Records, first as a designer and then as art director. His best known work from this period are the bold, innovative and influential designs he produced for the cult group The Specials and their record label 2 Tone.

David's paintings and prints have featured in numerous exhibitions, including recent shows at The Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, The Gallery in Cork Street, and The Coningsby Gallery, London.

"I would very much like to hear from any artists' agent or gallery interested in arranging a show of my work."
David Storey

ARTIST'S STATEMENT

''I grew up on the west coast of Cumbria and have always been impressed by the bleak beauty and remarkable light there. My father inspired me with a love of drawing when I was 3 or 4 years old; he was a gifted draftsman who worked all his life in the design department of a big engineering company.

My pictures are often inspired by a found image – such as an old family snap shot – which act as 'triggers' in the development of each work.

My latest series of pictures – 'Empty Skies' – is ‘an examination of memory’ (memories of childhood). With each picture I have translated and interpreted the original 'source image' by putting plenty of space and fresh air into the compositions and emphasising only what is important to me. The results are often characterized by a mood of 'uneasy stillness'.

I find my inspiration from the work of very painterly artists such as Turner and Goya, as well as 'photo inspired' artists like Luc Tuyman, Elizabeth Peyton and Peter Doig.''

BACKGROUND

David Storey studied art at London's Hornsey Art College (now Middlesex University) before joining Elton John's record label, Rocket Records as a designer.

David then moved to Chrysalis Records first as a designer and later as art director. His best known work from this period is the bold, innovative and influential designs he produced for the cult group The Specials and their record label Two Tone

David's paintings and prints have featured in numerous exhibitions, including shows at: Cultivate, Vyner Street Gallery; The Brighton Museum and Art Gallery; The Gallery in Cork Street; and The Coningsby Gallery, London.

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