David Murdoch

David Murdoch creates contemporary collage works inspired by the landscapes and coastal communities of Scotland.

Using his own photographs of found materials—including weathered linoleum, fragments of newspaper, painted surfaces, stonework and architectural details—he reconstructs scenes from memory through a process of digital assemblage. The resulting works sit between painting, photography and collage, revealing layers of history embedded within the built environment.

His practice is rooted in the belief that places carry traces of the lives that have passed through them. By incorporating salvaged textures and historical fragments directly into the image, each work becomes both a portrait of a landscape and an archaeological record of its hidden stories.

His work is produced as archival fine art prints.

Alongside his visual practice, Murdoch works as a screenwriter, drama producer and digital practitioner. His interest in storytelling informs his artwork, with each piece seeking to uncover the stories hidden beneath the surface of a place.

Law Degree, University of Glasgow.