Alan Davie C.B.E., R.A., H.R.S.A. (Scottish, 1920-2014), Alter Mann, 2003 Etching and chine colle, signed in pencil, ed. 2/12, framed. Dimensions: Plate 32cm high, 26cm wide Provenance: Purchased from the Estate of an Edinburgh CollectorAbout the Artist Alan Davie was born in Grangemouth, near Edinburgh and studied at Edinburgh College of Art. In 1948 he saw the work of the American Abstract Expressionists and was impressed by their intensity and freedom. He abandoned traditional methods of composition and subject matter and sought to free his art from premeditated decision-making. His unique style is marked by vibrant colours, semi-abstract shapes, and a captivating interplay of cross-cultural symbolism. Davie drew inspiration from various sources, including Zen spirituality and the analytical psychology of Carl Jung. Similar to the Surrealists, Davie delved into the realm of 'automatic drawing' to unlock his creative subconscious. This spontaneous approach allowed him to explore uncharted territories of his artistic expression. In many ways, he likened the role of the artist to that of a shaman, delving into the depths of the human psyche.
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