British artist John Davies was born in 1946. A leading figurative sculptor of his generation, he is represented in major public collections around the world.
Drawings
Although predominantly known for his sculptures, drawing in series has always been a fundamental part of John Davies’ practice. This selection shows a few of the themes that appear in his work, sometimes in both drawings and sculpture.
Two Heads (1967-68) – Pen and pastel
Two Figures (Head and Shoulders) (1967-68) – Biro and chalk
Green Sea (1988) – Pastel, pen and acrylic
Attempted Healing (1994) – Pastel, pen and charcoal
Be a Phoenix (1998-2000) – Pastel and pencil
Dark Portrait 2 – Listening, Looking, Smelling (2002) – Pastel, pen and charcoal
Family Ghosts (Dancing) (2003-05) – Charcoal
Shadow and Cherry Tree (2005) – Pastel and charcoal
Watching the Sunset from a Tree (2006) – Charcoal and pastel
Untitled (2007) – Pencil and pastel
Dr Death (2007) – Charcoal and pastel
Dr Death on a Horse (2007) – Charcoal and pastel
Woman and House (2008) – Biro, pencil and ink
Girl Lying on a Horse (2009) – Acrylic ink
House at Night (Lights Off) (2006) – Biro, pencil, charcoal and pastel
House at Night (One Light On) (2006) – Biro, pencil, charcoal and pastel
Rook at my Window (2009) – Charcoal and pastel
House, Trees and Moon (2012) – Biro, pencil, charcoal and pastel
Scarecrow (2012) – Charcoal and pastel
Girl and Shadow (2016) – Charcoal and ink
Janus Heads (2016) – Ink and pastel
Girl and Dr D (2005) – Pencil, pastel and charcoal
