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°1999, Ghent, Belgium.
Lives and works in Ronse, Belgium.

David Shillinglaw creates vibrant and eclectic artwork, which spans various mediums including painting, murals, and installations. His work explores themes of identity, the complexities of the human condition and the languages we use to describe our experiences. Shillinglaw’s practice is characterised by a playful yet thoughtful approach, employing a collage-like aesthetic, his art is both introspective and outward-looking, inviting viewers to reflect on personal and collective narratives.

“David Shillinglaw explores the conflicted, messy human condition: a relentless need for control within a disordered world. His vibrant, vital paintings present a tumultuous system in which natural forms, freely connected words and human features both burst from and are contained within grids, boxes and organised lines.” — Emily Steer.