Dave Davis:
Dave Davis is a powerful contemporary artist whose dynamic abstract works are certain to provoke the emotions of an "enlightened eye". Davis’s sought after abstracts are highly reflective of his driven passion and understanding of art. This prolific artist’s works are not "experimentation in", but rather a "mastering of" contemporary abstract expressionism. A Davis abstract evokes more attention than a casual glance. It is full of spontaneous expression and subconscious complexity. There is purpose and relationship between textures, form, and color. Textures and forms from a myriad of materials comprising metals, woods, fabrics, glass, ceramics and objects found as well as those created.

The expertise of Davis’s style has long been recognized and applauded by both regional and national collectors. His striking and powerful works appear in numerous prestigious corporate and private collections and have been seen by thousands of art patrons through a multitude of past exhibitions, both solo and group. Awards and accolades have naturally followed his inspiring career and in 2000, Davis was a recipient of the prestigious Colorado Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.

Dave Davis’ life beyond the studio is just as dynamic as his art. Davis is a generous artist who gives of his time graciously to help further the appreciation and understanding of art at all levels. He passionately envelops himself in the world of art. He has had gubernatorial appointments to major art councils and served as the Executive Director and a strong revitalizing factor of the Western Colorado Center for the Arts. Through Davis’ inspiration and efforts, he founded and directed the nationally recognized "Art on the Corner" project, which garnered him the Leadership and Achievement Award from the City of grand Junction. Davis has regularly initiated, instituted and instructed numerous art and art education programs for students and adults in both classroom and Master/apprentice programs. Dave Davis, as an artist of strong character and exceptional talent, is, and has always been deeply devoted to the arts and his work. Collectors and patrons have come to recognize this amazing artist and have invested in as artist who is invested in art.