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 in Indianapolis 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
