David DeVary

Described recently in a major publication as a "New West" artist, David DeVary's sleekly painted cowboys and cowgirls, surrounded in silver, gold and copper metallic leaf exude a definite "ATTITUDE." They are introspective figures whose body language and mannerisms are so relaxed and confident that they capture the romantic and idealized good feelings associated with the western myth and the "American Dream."

Rather than depict formal portraits or action shots, DeVary prefers to show his characters just before or after they have finished fighting it out with a bull or waiting on the sidelines relaxing before the next competition.

In surrounding his figures with metallic leaf, the images become more of a symbol or icon, rather than a depiction of the reality of a particular person and place. As a result, his work takes on a larger-than-life quality representing the embodiment of repressed wishes and desires of a modern society.

DeVary's work has been featured in museum exhibitions, notably at the Eiteljorg Museum inIndianapolis in 1996 and was part of a national museum tour from 2000-2004, called "The Other Side of the West".

Sky Harbor International Airport has used two of DeVary's paintings in print ads that appeared in 11 European publications promoting travel to Arizona.

      
Main Man                     Stepping Out               Amigos
Oil, Silver Leaf             Oil, Silver Leaf             Oil, Gold leaf on linen
46 x 58 inches             30 x 36 inches             32 x 40 inches
Signed                          Signed                          Signed
1995

        
On the Fence       High Country                 Host of Horses
Oil on Canvas      Oil on Jute                       Oil on Canvas
34 x 60 inches     22 x 20 inches                58 x 48 inches
Signed                  Signed, framed              Signed
1992                                                                1994

    
Rope Trick                 Brandin                             Lasso
Oil on Canvas            Oil on Canvas                  Oil,Gold Leaf on Linen
36 x 48 inches           42 x 44inches                  40 x 36 inches
Signed, framed         Signed                               Signed
1991