About David Mayer

Davids work is held in private collections around the world including,
Japan, Australia, USA, South Africa, Germany, Netherlands, France, Luxembourg and the UK.

David creates works driven by the moment, by direct observation and a passion for his subject. Within a career spanning over 35 years he has produced both wildlife and figurative studies on a commercial basis, including a life-size bronze Welsh Cob which was commissioned for the town of Aberaeron, Wales.

His own editions in bronze are choices based upon what he is interested in at that time or reflections of recent observation and encounters.

A personal view

I am often torn between working outdoors with a sketchbook and being in the studio. The studio is where the work is completed … outdoors is where my work starts. I enjoy all aspects of being outdoors, come rain or shine and it is where I am most comfortable.

My time outdoors is split between simply walking and finding my subjects or my other interest, running in the mountains and trails where there is always opportunity for that chance sighting that may be the spark for something new.

When developing a new piece it usually starts from my sketchbooks, then the creation of pinch maquette's that stand a few centimetres tall. From this point I should have some idea if a larger piece will work or not. Occasionally I dive right in with full conviction and sculpt the new piece … the immediate response, the fresh unrehearsed approach, offering something extra to the work.

My work is a response to hours of watching animals and birds in the wild, something I have done since early childhood. The aim is to capture the presence and the movement, concentrating only on what you see in those few moments. Beyond this point is an exploration of texture and mark making on the clay surface.

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Charities and organisations

David has supported many charities with his work including, Panthera, Scottish wildcats and Sans Parks (Rhino Conservation) and most recently Remembering wildlife (bears edition).