David was born in Dublin, Ireland and emigrated to Sydney, Australia in 1988. Following a career as an art director in advertising for J.Walter Thompson, David opened his first studio in 1996, a multi disciplinary Art + Design practice. David was titled ambassador for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, which included the completion of public works and murals throughout the city.In 2001 and 2006, Irish rock band U2 sanctioned the use of their lyrics in my work. U2 collections were exhibited in Sydney (2001 & 2006) and in Dublin (2002). A commission for Sir Elton John by U2’s record label Universal Music followed.David was selected as a finalist in the 2012 Wynne Prize and a finalist in the 2013 & 2015 Sulman Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.His work is global and reaches beyond the gallery system into contemporary culture at large.SELECTED PROJECTS:Apple (Japan)QantasAmnesty International Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney (official T-Shirt design, Andy Warhol 'portraits' exhibition)Coca ColaSydney Film FestivalU2 - (collection paintings)SELECTED CHARITIES:Amnesty International GreenpeaceWWF Kellogg's - Kids HelplineCancer Council, AustraliaWorld VisionStarlight FoundationGuide Dog's Association - AustraliaSchizophrenia Research - AustraliaSELECTED COLLECTIONS:Australian Embassy, DublinIrish Consulate, SydneySaatchi & Saatchi, SydneyERCO, Melbourne & SydneySydney Harbour Foreshore AuthorityCommonwealth Bank of AustraliaKelly's Hotel, Rosslare, IrelandEssilor, SydneyBono -DublinSir Elton John -United KingdomJim Sheridan (Film Director) - DublinSELECTED AWARDS:2012 Wynne Art Prize, Art Gallery of New South Wales2013 Sulman Art Prize, Art Gallery of New South Wales2015 Sulman Art Prize, Art Gallery of New South Wales