About
All that is visible expresses only the faintest outline of what is invisible.
David Cotton is a UK based artist whose interests lie in exploring the intersection of scientific research with the physical world; where the invisible becomes visible.
One of his primary concerns is in information theory, and how knowledge can be distorted through its means of conveyance – whether on a microscopic level, in how chemical signals between cells can become disrupted by mutation or infection; or at a macro scale, in how civilizations depict themselves through maps and charts.
David maintains an active interest in diverse fields such as artificial life, teratology, mapping, mathematics, impossible physics, and outdated scientific theories. He graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2011, and has exhibited across the UK and Europe. Previously he has worked with the Biotechnology Department of JCC (New York, USA) and the British Museum (London, UK), and is proud to have received funding from New York State Council on the Arts.
David Cotton is a UK based artist whose interests lie in exploring the intersection of scientific research with the physical world; where the invisible becomes visible.
One of his primary concerns is in information theory, and how knowledge can be distorted through its means of conveyance – whether on a microscopic level, in how chemical signals between cells can become disrupted by mutation or infection; or at a macro scale, in how civilizations depict themselves through maps and charts.
David maintains an active interest in diverse fields such as artificial life, teratology, mapping, mathematics, impossible physics, and outdated scientific theories. He graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2011, and has exhibited across the UK and Europe. Previously he has worked with the Biotechnology Department of JCC (New York, USA) and the British Museum (London, UK), and is proud to have received funding from New York State Council on the Arts.
Selected exhibitions
2015
Colliding Worlds | 3rd on 3rd Gallery, New York, USA | May 2015
2014
Colonize revisited | Arena Gallery, Liverpool Independents Biennial, UK | July 2014
Far Lands | Millennium Galleries, Sheffield | June 2014
Colonize | 3rd on 3rd Gallery, New York, USA | April 2014
Colonize | Dykeman-Young Art Gallery, New York, USA | April 2014
Arts on Fire - The Artists of the 'Colonize' Project (radio interview, WRFARadio, New York, USA)
Dykeman-Young Art Gallery: Colonize- Meet the Artists (video interview, New York, USA)
Bridging the Gap (newspaper feature, The Post-Journal, New York, USA)
Biotechnology residency (Jamestown Community College, New York, USA)
2013
Showcase Spectacular | The Corn Exchange, Leeds, UK | November 2013
Mappa Mundi study residency (Middle East Department, The British Museum, London, UK)
2012
INHOSPITABLE 1.1 | 64 Wellington Street, Leeds, UK | November 2012
INHOSPITABLE | Bridewell Studios, Liverpool Independents Biennial, UK | October 2012
When all at once I saw a crowd... | The Hutch, Leeds, UK | April 2012
Chameleon | Factory4, Leeds, UK | April 2012
SUPERMARKET | Stockholm International Art Fair, Kulturhuset Stockholm, Sweden | February 2012
2011
Taxonomy | Headingley, Leeds, UK | November 2011
Taxonomy | All Elements Media, Pickering, UK | July 2011
2009
Salver | Broadcasting House, Leeds, UK | October 2009
2008
Sixty Perfect Circles for a Brick Wall | Light Night, Leeds, UK | October 2008
Radiolarians | Light Night, Leeds, UK | October 2008
Colliding Worlds | 3rd on 3rd Gallery, New York, USA | May 2015
2014
Colonize revisited | Arena Gallery, Liverpool Independents Biennial, UK | July 2014
Far Lands | Millennium Galleries, Sheffield | June 2014
Colonize | 3rd on 3rd Gallery, New York, USA | April 2014
Colonize | Dykeman-Young Art Gallery, New York, USA | April 2014
Arts on Fire - The Artists of the 'Colonize' Project (radio interview, WRFARadio, New York, USA)
Dykeman-Young Art Gallery: Colonize- Meet the Artists (video interview, New York, USA)
Bridging the Gap (newspaper feature, The Post-Journal, New York, USA)
Biotechnology residency (Jamestown Community College, New York, USA)
2013
Showcase Spectacular | The Corn Exchange, Leeds, UK | November 2013
Mappa Mundi study residency (Middle East Department, The British Museum, London, UK)
2012
INHOSPITABLE 1.1 | 64 Wellington Street, Leeds, UK | November 2012
INHOSPITABLE | Bridewell Studios, Liverpool Independents Biennial, UK | October 2012
When all at once I saw a crowd... | The Hutch, Leeds, UK | April 2012
Chameleon | Factory4, Leeds, UK | April 2012
SUPERMARKET | Stockholm International Art Fair, Kulturhuset Stockholm, Sweden | February 2012
2011
Taxonomy | Headingley, Leeds, UK | November 2011
Taxonomy | All Elements Media, Pickering, UK | July 2011
2009
Salver | Broadcasting House, Leeds, UK | October 2009
2008
Sixty Perfect Circles for a Brick Wall | Light Night, Leeds, UK | October 2008
Radiolarians | Light Night, Leeds, UK | October 2008
