"The universe is intricate yet so simple to navigate through with your eyes shut. That fascinates me and inspires everything I do or create. Imagination is a unique device I use to turn time and space into oblivion. I find comfort in creating complex images inspired by singular narratives. Anything can be the subject matter though not everything is. I just imagine what I can create and create what I can imagine. Always." -David Paul Kay
David Paul Kay is a New York City-based American contemporary artist. Using vibrant lines, shapes and intricate compositions David transforms blank surfaces into complex yet simple to read narratives. Kay's obsession with detail, the versatility of scale, and perspective lead to the creation of hundreds of his drawings, paintings, murals, and sculptures.
Originally from Eastern Europe (former Soviet Republic of Georgia), David migrated to the United States in 2008. As a self-taught artist, Kay has always experimented with various different techniques; though his career evolved soon after moving to New York City in early 2009 and developing his signature monochromatic style.
David's work has evolved into various different series: "Matter", where the artist observes the fabric of the universe; "Psychoanalysis", series of thought experiments used as a unique form of storytelling; "Icons"; an homage to universally recognized iconic figures; "Underdogs", exploration of the emotional and cerebral state.
Kay has developed numerous conceptual series such as “Seven x Seven” where the artist dives into a theory of compartmentalizing life into segments of transformations once every seven years; “The Circle of Time”, series of twelve interconnected pieces morphing into a clockwork loop all connected to number 12, exploration of how we understand and harness the phenomenon of time.
David’s work has been exhibited and included in private collections in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, and Africa, including artist residencies in Los Angeles, London, and the South of Spain.
The artist has collaborated on global campaigns and private commissions with major brands such as Montblanc, PayPal, Cadillac, Equinox, and others. David’s work has been featured in Forbes, Architectural Digest, Vogue Italia, Wallpaper, Haute Living, Gotham Magazine, AM New York, Journal du Design, VAMP magazine.
David Paul Kay is a co co-founder of "theark", an artist residency program based in Nairobi, Kenya bringing together African and Non-African members of creative community.
David's work has been auctioned out live at Christie's London.
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David Paul KayBotanica, 202432 x 67 in.$ 14,000.00
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David Paul KayForward, 202424 x 18 in.$ 3,600.00
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David Paul KayOn Paper60 x 40 in.
152.4 x 101.6 cm. -
David Paul KayYou24 x 20 in.
61 x 50.8 cm. -
David Paul KayEmpire of the Sun, 202154 x 54 in.$ 15,000.00
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David Paul KayLifespan 090720, 202048 x 48 in.$ 13,000.00
121.9 x 121.9 cm. -
David Paul KayRock on Fire, 202012 x 16 x 10 in.$ 3,000.00
30.5 x 40.6 x 25.4 cm.
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Giorgetti Atelier New York
19 May - 31 Dec 2023Proud to have multiple artworks featured in the stunning new Giorgetti New York Atelier, 349 Fifth Avenue. Curated by Kipton Cronkite. New works are on view by Chaaban Designs, Alexandria Hilfiger, David Paul Kay, Shay Kun, Brandon Lomax, Karin Mørch, Tom O'Connor, and Rotem Reshef. To learn more about the artists, click on the links below. To schedule an appointment, email assistant@kipton.com.Read more -
Circle of Time
David Paul Kay Solo Exhibition at Soho House, West Hollywood 1 May - 31 Aug 2018In the spring of 2017, Kipton attended the ArtBridge art auction and fundraiser at 75 Wall Street in New York. During the event, he felt compelled to bid (and won) a large 70″ x 70″ black and white ‘Andy Warhol’ painting created and donated by New York-based artist, David Paul Kay. As Kipton got to know David over the coming months, he became drawn to his process, positive energy, and was determined to do a project with him. Kipton began proposing artists for Soho House for their 2018 series in West Hollywood, and reached out with the hope of creating something special together. The result: “Twelve – Circle Of Time” was born. The installation of 12 paintings explored the notion of the human cognitive approach to time. David’s new work reminds his viewers to stop and listen, to breathe deeply, feel the sensations in their bodies, and to be kind to themselves.Read more
