This post is about a great artist, a designer, a business man and a husband and father. I put artist first as I have always love his art. Simple. Super-stylish. Graphic. You've no doubt seen his work in many home magazines on the walls of all the beautiful homes. I've posted here before about my love of monochromatic art and his, I believe, was the best.
Along with his wife Fiona, he also had a graphic design business called Mahon & Band. Together they designed brands, graphics and designs for some of the best & most creative business in Australia .. Dinosaurs Design, Karen Martini, Rockpool, Icebergs, Mr Wolf - I could continue, but you get my drift.
Years ago I remember seeing their first little home in a house magazine. They had a tiny weeny little flat (in St Kilda from memory) and I was amazed as what they did with such a tiny space.
Remember, this was about .. ??? .. 10 years ago, so sorry I can't remember the details exactly.
They looked a lovely, happy couple - and even though I do not know them personally, I feel very shocked and saddened by the news that David has died. He was only 51.
Death is 'meant' to be for the old, the ones that have led a full life - had enjoyed watching their children grow into adults, had time to do all the things they wanted .. had enjoyed all that long lives give.
I will miss seeing what new designs he will come up with. He was the 'original' graphic artist, a true designer across many fields. The Australian art, business and design community has lost an innovative, creative and inspired man. But more importantly, a wife has lost her husband and a child his father. I wish his little family all the best during this horrible time.
Thats so tragic for the art community and his family :-( I love his art work. The first 2 in particular are exactly what I would hang in my house.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea he had died, this is very sad. I was only looking at purchasing (more like investing in) some of his art recently. My inspiration wall in my little office has a photo of David's inspiration wall. I love his work. Very very sad.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I didn't foresee where this post was going to go. Then bam, so sudden, just like a personification of the suddenness of death. I didn't know he had died.
ReplyDeleteSuch a talented man, and oh so very young.