David Urban
(1966–)
David Urban
1966–
David Urban (1966– ) is a Canadian painter living and working in Toronto. His work explores the interplay between representation and abstraction while maintaining a strong sense of connectivity and rhythmical structure.
In 1989, Urban completed a BA in English Literature and a Visual Arts BFA specializing in Painting and Drawing at York University. He received his MA in English Literature and Creative Writing in 1991 from the University of Windsor and an MFA in Visual Arts in 1994 from the University of Guelph. Urban is also a poet and a musician, playing several instruments and investigating the physical presence of sound. He reflects on the themes of music, childhood, and imagination with his signature wandering lines, textured surfaces, and distinctive colours.
Urban has had 30 solo exhibitions and participated in nearly 40 group exhibitions. His work is represented in numerous private and public collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Montréal, and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Urban joined Queen’s University in March 2012 as the Koerner Artist-in-Residence, an annual professional residency in the Fine Art Program.
