David Day
Artist Bio
David's training in art began in the 1970's under the guidance of noted Pittsburgh, PA artist Nell Kaley (1921-2012). Kaley's work can be found in galleries and private collections throughout the United States. Under her guidance, David's early artistic endeavors were acrylic abstractions.
In the late 1990's, David transitioned to photography as his primary means of artistic expression, using infrared film in most of his work. This work was exhibited and sold through the Black Rock Gallery in Bridgeport, CT. In 1998, his work 'Tissue' received a first-place division award at the prestigious annual Burr Homestead Art Exhibition, Fairfield, CT.
During the Covid pandemic of 2020, David shifted his creative focus toward intentional camera movement (ICM) as a way to infuse his work with motion, ambiguity, and emotional depth. A serendipitous image of three plastic-coated copper wires, created through an accidental camera gesture, became the turning point in his approach to ICM as an art form. Though his final images often appear complex and layered, they originate from simple materials found around his home. With carefully orchestrated lighting and deliberate camera movement during extended exposures, he creates visuals that invite multiple interpretations, often triggering subconscious associations and memories of dream events.