Dave White is dedicated to celebrating the natural world in his iconic expressive style of painting in both oils and watercolours. His latest collection 'A Beautiful Day' celebrates the humble sparrow through portraits in which their life is captured in exquisite detail.
Throughout history, sparrows have been referenced and revered by different cultures globally. Being the one bird that unites mankind, they give us all a common reference point of joy and happiness on our doorstep. Whilst numbers are in decline, these beautiful song birds signify the greater threat of loss and habitat that we are facing. Admired since ancient times, the sparrow was celebrated as a symbol of love and auspicious fortune. Today, White's images encourage us to see the beauty in the life before us, however small. To stop us in our tracks and notice the fragility and grace that these birds behold.
White's intention with these birds is to capture the life and movement in these intimate portraits and to acknowledge their communal spirit and fleeting visits. Their transient existence is immortalised in these artworks as oils on linen.