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paintings above - untitled - 550mm x 600mm Acrylic and mixed media on canvas

David Eastens

David is an unusual talent. His work keeps him on a specific path that is far more
than simplistic image making. David is an autodidact artist which is coupled with
a dedicated aim towards progressing his art to go beyond his expectations.
Over the last several years he has concentrated on abstract expressionism with
oil paint. The creative path choice was not accidental, as David experiences
periods of unstable mental health. Painting and its process helps him to work
through these difficult periods. Born in Warrington (Cheshire) the artist has shown
water colour paintings and pastel artworks from around 2012. Today his abstract
work takes centre stage and his creative life has taken charge of him and become
so critical and very important to him.
The value of Art as part and parcel of his life is without doubt, immeasurable.

“I’ve suffered with psychosis and schizophrenia for a long time. I’ve isolated
myself for a long periods, not knowing how to interact with people, so I could not
promote my art. I still struggle to do this a lot of the time.”

Tubes and TAG are delighted to have included David’s work in TAG #4 and we
hope it will help to bring his important work and process to a wider general public,
which will encourage a deeper conversion of Art as a provider for the well being
of people and as a recognised alternative for the handling of many serious mental
health issues.