David Clarke
David Clarke is often cited as one of Britain’s most highly innovative silversmiths. Since graduating from the Royal College of Art in 1997, Clarke has produced a wealth of covetable objects that have proven pivotal in the renaissance of contemporary British silversmithing. Clarke has a well-earned reputation for producing engaging, intelligent and challenging domestic objects.
The aesthetic most often associated with Clarke’s work relates to the subversive nature in which he responds to the entrenched traditions of silversmithing, often taking it to surprising extremes. This absolute willingness to experiment and play inappropriately sets Clarke apart.
Alongside his own practice, Clarke has also been associate lecturer at; Konstfack, Sweden. South-Carelian Polytechnic Lappeenranta, Finland, Bergen National Academy of the Arts, Norway, Pforzheim School of Design, Germany, The Royal College of Art, London, Birmingham School of Jewellery, UK and Rhode Island School of Design. USA
Clarke was awarded the Diploma of Excellence during Scmuck Germany 1998, was a short listed finalist of the Jerwood Prize for Metals in 2005. He recieved the Sotheby’s Award in 2007 and in 2010 a winner of the Jerwood Contemporary Makers Prize.
Clarke has curated several installations and exhibitions in the UK, Germany and Sweden.
Clarke’s work has been purchased by Röhsska Museum - Göteborg, Sweden, the Marzee Collection - the Netherlands, Victoria & Albert Museum - London, The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths - London, Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery UK, The British Council Collection UK and The Crafts Council Collection, the National Museum – Oslo, as well as numerous international private collections.
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David Clarke50/50, 2015Pewter & Lead
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David ClarkeBetween Nothingness, 2015Pewter
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David ClarkeHeavy Air, 2015Pewteredition
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David ClarkeLast Sip, 2015Pewter
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David ClarkeShadowed Void, 2015Pewter
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David ClarkeShrouded, 2015Cast Pewter8 x 8 x 6 cm
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David ClarkeBlow I, 2014Pewter, Electroplated Nickel Silver13 x 9 x 8 cm
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David ClarkeBlow I, 2014Pewter, Electroplated Nickel Silver13 x 9 x 8 cm
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David ClarkeBlow II, 2014Pewter, Electroplated Nickel Silver
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David ClarkeBlow III, 2014Pewter, Electroplated Nickel Silver
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David ClarkeBlow IV, 2014Pewter, Electroplated Nickel Silver
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David ClarkeBlow V, 2014Pewter, Electroplated Nickel Silver
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David ClarkeBlow VI, 2014Pewter, Electroplated Nickel Silver
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David ClarkeHello Cunty, 2013Pewter19 x 12 x 14 cm
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David ClarkeLick Me, 2013Pewter26 x 9 x 15 cm
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David ClarkeMaster Blaster, 2013Pewter17 x 17 x 35 cm
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David ClarkeMind Your Own, 2013Pewter27 x 21 x 10 cm
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David ClarkeNobby, 2013Pewter10 x 16 x 17 cm
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David ClarkeOld Prawn, 2013Pewter33 x 10 x 12 cm
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David ClarkeTop Up, 2013Pewter17 x 29 x 43 cm
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David ClarkeUp Yours, 2013Pewter27 x 27 x 9 cm
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collect 2020
Gallery S O London 27 Feb - 1 Mar 2020Gallery S O is looking forward to seeing you at this year's Collect fair 27 Feb – 1 March hosted at its new location at Somerset House, Strand, London. Exhibition:...Read more -
Winter Show
Galllery S O London 8 Nov 2019 - 1 Feb 20208 November 2019 - 2 February 2020 (Closed on festive season, from 23 December 2019 - 1 January 2020) The exhibition comprises a selection of contemporary jewellery and objects by...Read more -
Moonlike
Gallery S O London 8 Feb - 24 Mar 2019Gallery SO is proud to present the group exhibition Moonlike, showcasing a variety of objects and vessels made by 10 international silversmiths. Peter Bauhuis (GER), David Bielander (SUI), Rudolf Bott...Read more
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Gallery Artists
Gallery S O London 28 Mar - 29 Apr 2018A selection of contemporary objects in a variety of materials, from silver to ceramic, aluminium and steel. Includes work by Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, David Clarke, Christian Gonzenbach, Simone Ten...Read more -
Dear Thing
Gallery S O London 30 Nov 2017 - 21 Jan 2018Private view: Thursday 7 December 2017 30 December 2017 - 21 January 2018 (Closed on festive season, from 24 December 2017 - 2 January 2018) The exhibition comprises a selection...Read more -
Tresor 17
Messe Basel, stand B2 21 - 24 Sep 2017Gallery S O will be showing at Tresor 17 the international fair for contemporary craft, at Messe Basel, from 21 – 24 September. The gallery will be showcasing work by...Read more
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Collect 2017
Saatchi Gallery, London 2 - 6 Feb 2017Gallery S O will be showing at Collect 2017 (stand 5.3) the International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects, at the Saatchi Gallery, London from 2 – 6 February. The gallery...Read more -
artgenève
Stand C42 & B43 28 - 31 Jan 2016Gallery S O is very pleased to be representing Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Rudolf Bott, David Clarke, Warwick Freeman, Christian Gonzenbach, Joe Sheehan, Bettina Speckner, Hans Stofer, Annelies Štrba, Michael...Read more -
Jewellery & Objects
Gallery S O London 11 Nov 2015 - 10 Jan 2016A celebration of what we do including work by: David Bielander, David Clarke, Christian Gonzenbach, Kirsten Haydon, Kimiaki Kageyama, Otto Künzli, Sally Marsland, Marc Monzo, Sonia Morel, Ted Noten, Bernhard...Read more
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Collect 2015
Saatchi Gallery, London 8 - 11 May 2015Gallery S O will be showing at Collect 2015 (stand 5.3) the International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects, at the Saatchi Gallery, London from 9 – 12 May. The gallery...Read more -
Gallery Artists
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Brick Lane Summer Exhibition
Gallery S O London 3 Jul - 3 Aug 2014Exhibited Artists: David Clarke, Leo Fitzmaurice, Christian Gonzenbach, Marian Hoskings, Kimiaki Kageyama, Sally Marsland, Marc Monzo, Joe Sheehan, Hans Stofer, Warwick Freeman.Read more
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David Clarke : Spare Parts
Gallery S O London 5 Apr - 26 May 2013GALLERY S O London is showing the latest collection of objects by artist David Clarke. Clarke is hard to categorise within the canon of metalworkers: a maverick, humorist, and risk-taker.Read more -
Fix Fix Fix
Gallery S O London 15 Feb - 24 Mar 2013Group exhibition curated by Glenn Adamson of British and international artists and makers.Read more -
22 Bricks at a Time
Gallery S O London 2 Dec 2011 - 29 Jan 2012Contemporary metalwork and jewellery by 22 international artists:Read more
Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Rudolf Bott, Helen Britton, David Clarke, Christian Gonzenbach, Andi Gut, Therese Hilbert, Simone ten Hompel, Kimiak Kageyama, Manon van Kouswijk, Otto Kunzli, Mark Monzo, Sonia Morel, Ted Noten, Mah Rana, Michael Rowe, Fabrice Schaefer, Bernhard Schobinger, Hans Stofer, Manuel Vilhena, Lisa Walker.
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Multiples
Gallery S O Solothurn 20 May - 18 Jun 2011Specially commissioned by Gallery S O, 21 International Artists respond to the concept of multiples: Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Helen Britton, David Clarke, Iris Eichenberg, Andreas Fabian, Christian Gonzenbach, Andi...Read more -
Multiples
Gallery S O London 5 Nov 2010 - 16 Jan 2011Specially commissioned by Gallery S O, 21 International Artists respond to the concept of multiples:Read more
Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Helen Britton, David Clarke, Iris Eichenberg, Andreas Fabian, Christian Gonzenbach, Andi Gut, Tony Hayward, Therese Hilbert, Simone ten Hompel, Manon van Kouswijk, Otto Künzli, Marc Monzo, Mah Rana, Michael Rowe, Antoinette Vonder Mühll, Bernhard Schobinger, Hans Stofer, Manuel Vilhena, Lisa Walker. -
On Display
Gallery S O London 26 May - 25 Jul 2010Works of Gallery S O Artists: Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Helen Britton, David Clarke, Christian Gonzenbach, Andi Gut, Kimiaki Kageyama, Simone ten Hompel, Manon van Kouswijk, Otto Künzli, Marc Monzo,...Read more
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Selected Contemporary Jewellery and Objects by International Artists
Gallery S O Solothurn 11 Dec 2009 - 21 Feb 2010Exhibited artists: Peter Bauhuis, David Bielander, Helen Britton, David Clarke, Andi Gut, Kimiaki Kageyama, Simone ten Hompel, Manon van Kouswijk, Otto Künzli, Marc Monzo, Ted Noten, Mah Rana, Michael Rowe,...Read more -
David Clarke : Tat Modern
Gallery S O Solothurn 1 - 30 Sep 2007David Clarke : Tat ModernRead more
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David Clarke: Shelved
Exhibition at Turnbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery January 17, 2018Bookbinder Tracey Rowledge and silversmith David Clarke’s 'Shelved' is a new body of collaborative artwork developed during their 12 month residency 2016 – 2017 at...Read more -
David Clarke : Metalsmith Magazine
April 1, 2015Metalsmith Magazine feature on David Clarke by Garth Clarke, please follow the link below.Read more -
Subversive Design: Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
October 12, 2013Subversive Design, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, David Clarke, Christian Gonzenbach, Alexander McQueen, David Shrigley, Studio Job, Philippe Starck, Grayson Perry, Richard Slee, Campana Brothers, Vivienne Westwood and Leigh BoweryRead more