Some truths and half truths that are starting points for David Schell's work:
- Forms and shapes often have an internal logic that makes sense for a little while. And then it stops making sense.
- Gravity, structure, and decoration are consistent themes in the story of the human condition.
- The interior and the exterior are in constant dialogue with one another.
- The violence of nature seems less frightening when it’s countered with bright colors and designs.
- Arcadia and perfection are both worthwhile goals and completely unattainable.
- Things are special because they don’t last forever.
Recent exhibitions include Temporary Fun at Augen Gallery in Portland, Oregon; End of the Beginning in Queensland, Australia; What Develops at The Floating Gallery in Portland, OR; Just Like This for a Little While (solo show) at Oranj Studio in Portland, OR; the 60th Chautauqua Annual Exhibit of Contemporary Art in Chautauqua, New York; Transformation Chase at the North View Gallery, also in Portland, OR. He has also shown work at Gallery 214 on the Pacific Northwest College of Art campus (Portland,OR) and at Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR).
- Forms and shapes often have an internal logic that makes sense for a little while. And then it stops making sense.
- Gravity, structure, and decoration are consistent themes in the story of the human condition.
- The interior and the exterior are in constant dialogue with one another.
- The violence of nature seems less frightening when it’s countered with bright colors and designs.
- Arcadia and perfection are both worthwhile goals and completely unattainable.
- Things are special because they don’t last forever.
Recent exhibitions include Temporary Fun at Augen Gallery in Portland, Oregon; End of the Beginning in Queensland, Australia; What Develops at The Floating Gallery in Portland, OR; Just Like This for a Little While (solo show) at Oranj Studio in Portland, OR; the 60th Chautauqua Annual Exhibit of Contemporary Art in Chautauqua, New York; Transformation Chase at the North View Gallery, also in Portland, OR. He has also shown work at Gallery 214 on the Pacific Northwest College of Art campus (Portland,OR) and at Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR).