David Ireland (artist)
| David Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Born |
David Kenneth Ireland, Jr. August 25, 1930 Bellingham, Washington |
| Died | May 17, 2009 (aged 78) San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Education |
Western Washington University, BFA from California College of Arts and Crafts, MFA from San Francisco Art Institute, Laney College |
| Known for | sculpture, installation |
| Awards | N.E.A. Artist Fellowship grant, Adaline Kent Award, The Engelhard Award, American Academy of Art, Rome |
David Kenneth Ireland (August 25, 1930 – May 17, 2009) was an American sculptor, conceptual artist and Minimalist architect.
Born in Bellingham, Washington. He studied Printmaking and Industrial Arts at California College of Arts and Crafts, graduating in 1953 with his BFA. After college he attended US Army service. After leaving the Army Ireland traveled Europe extensively, working as an illustrator, and eventually traveled to Africa to lead safaris.
It was not until his 40s that Ireland decided to dedicate himself to work as a full-time artist. He returned to the United States and returned to school, this time at the San Francisco Art Institute. Upon graduating from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1974, Ireland spent a year working in New York, before returning to settle in San Francisco.
In 1975, Ireland purchased a victorian house built in 1886 from Paul John Greub, an accordion maker, for $50,000. The house is located at 500 Capp Street (20th Street and Capp Street) in the Mission District of San Francisco.
In 1987 Ireland won the Adaline Kent award from San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI).
Ireland is most well known for creating site-specific installation art pieces; most notably, his former residence at 500 Capp Street in San Francisco, where his work is also shown at Gallery Paule Anglim. Moving between two and three dimensions within the same sculptures, Ireland explores concepts of scale and vision. Known for his wide range of materials, works are made from paint cans, phone books, metal, cement, wood and, even the skull of a water buffalo.
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