David Graham

I am a Scottish visual artist living and working in Finland.

The absurdity of life is a loose theme that runs through all that I do. I treat serious subject matter, such as life and death, in a light-hearted fashion and give a little more weight, sympathy and emphasis to issues many consider mundane.

Although I do not make bold statements prophesizing a certain philosophy, my work can be read on many levels, and I often react to societal and political absurdities. I am happy if you laugh and enjoy my art simply for the humour, but it pleases me equally if you see something a little bit deeper in my work.

Above all, I am interested in creating a little world that is not too dissimilar to the one we live in; making the viewers laugh and see their everyday life in a new light.

MFA, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA (2004-2007)

Three Month Animation Course (2D), University of the West of England (2002)

BA Honours Degree, Gray?s School of Art, Aberdeen, Scotland (1997-2001)

SELECTED GROUP SHOWS

2012
Resist, by the sea in Helsinki, Finland

2012
Fresh Cream, Teijo Art Museum, Teijo, Finland

SELECTED SOLO SHOWS

2011
Me and Ma Mates, Napa Gallery, Helsinki, Finland

2011
Why Me? Salo Art Museum, Salo, Finland

2007
Observational Therapy, The Surplus Gallery, Carbondale, Southern Illinois, USA