Dave Morris
BORN:
Dave Morris was born in Malvern, Worcestershire, England.
EARLY LIFE:
Dave began his artistic journey as a painter in the 1960s, developing an early interest in visual expression before later transitioning into sculpture.
LIVES:
He was based in the United Kingdom.
CAREER:
Dave Morris was both a sculptor and a teacher, and was married to fellow sculptor Lucy Kinsella. He enrolled on a foundation course at Birmingham College of Art in 1965, before completing his diploma and undertaking teacher training at Hornsey College of Art between 1969 and 1970. During his studies, he developed a strong interest in three dimensional work, which led him to pursue sculpture more fully. He later worked as a sculpture technician at Coventry Polytechnic, combining technical expertise with his own creative practice.
MATERIALS:
Dave worked with a wide variety of materials throughout his career, reflecting his belief that sculpture should be guided by a strong conceptual foundation. His openness to different media allowed him to explore diverse forms and techniques.
STYLE AND SUBJECTS:
His work was driven by conceptual ideas, with an emphasis on the underlying meaning and structure of each piece. Dave’s sculptures often explored form and material in relation to broader artistic concepts, rather than focusing on a single subject matter.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS:
Dave exhibited his work within the UK, gaining recognition for his thoughtful and conceptually grounded approach to sculpture, as well as his contributions to art education.
Dave Morris art for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Contemporary £12,000 inc VATLarge Stone Vegetable Sculpture – Strange Cargo I by Dave Morris (Unique)
Strange Cargo I by Dave Morris, Stone
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Abstract £21,600 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Tower Sculpture – Towards a Merroud Kasbah by David Morris (Unique)
Towards a Merroud Kasbah by David Morris, Portland Stone
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Abstract £7,200 inc VATLarge Stone Vegetable Sculpture – Strange Cargo III by Dave Morris
Strange Cargo III by Dave Morris, Stone
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Contemporary £10,800 inc VATLifesized Stone Food Sculpture – Strange Cargo II by Dave Morris (Unique)
Strange Cargo II by Dave Morris, Stone
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Contemporary £4,320 inc VATLarge Stone Food Sculpture – Freeloaders 3 by Dave Morris (Unique)
Freeloaders 3 by Dave Morris, Stone,
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Abstract £5,040 inc VATLarge Stone Food Sculpture – Another Load of… Cargo by Dave Morris (Unique)
Another Load of Strange Cargo by Dave Morris, Stone
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Architecture £6,480 inc VATLarge Steel Architecture Sculpture – Conflict or Compromise by Dave Morris (Unique)
Conflict or Compromise by Dave Morris, Steel
Unique painted steel sculpture with three geometric architectural columns . Two are topped with a gun while the central column has a car at the summit
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Contemporary £32,400 inc VATLarge Stone Food Sculpture – Strange Cargo I, II, III by Dave Morris (Unique)
Strange Cargo I, II, III by Dave Morris, Stone