ABOUT
BIOGRAPHY
As a self-taught photographer, David Clifton-Strawn focuses his practice on portrait, figurative, documentary, and fashion-influenced photography, all of which he captures with a unique focus on his hometown, Atlanta, Georgia and the various communities that make up that rapidly changing city.
David's work has been exhibited across the United States, Canada and Europe, showcasing his ability to capture the essence of individuals with dignity, strength, and resilience.
He draws inspiration from the works of Yousuf Karsh, Katy Grannan, Herman Leonard, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Horst P. Horst, Diane Arbus and Peter Hujar.
His work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia and several private collections. He was the recipient of the 2022-23 City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Emerging Artist Award in photography.
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made - Tableau-3, 2019. Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia. Atlanta, United States
GRANTS
2022-23, City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Emerging Artist Award
2022-23, City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Artist Project Grant
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 Visionary Mode, Eyedrum, Atlanta, GA. USA
2022 Faces and Figures, The Art Institute of Atlanta, Dunwoody, GA. USA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023 Pride, SE Center for Photography, Greenville, SC. USA
2023 City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs 2022-2023 Emerging Artist Award Exhibit, Gallery 72, Atlanta, GA. USA
2023 City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs 2022-2023 Emerging Artist Award Exhibit, Chastain Arts Center, Atlanta, GA. USA
2023 The Narrative Power of Black & White, Atlanta Photography Group, Atlanta, GA. USA
2022 Black and White, South x Southeast Photogallery, Molena, GA. USA
2022 Small July: A Small Works Art Show, Jennifer Balcos Gallery, Atlanta, GA. USA
2022 Public Record: Portraits of Affection and Intimacy, Los Angeles Center of Photography, Los Angeles, CA. USA
2022 Gathered V: Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists, Museum of Contemporary Art GA, Atlanta, GA. USA
2021 The SE Center Open, SE Center for Photography, Greenville, SC. USA
2021 Open Call, Praxis Gallery and Photographic Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN. USA
2021 The Secret Life of Color, Praxis Gallery & Photographic Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN. USA
2021 Catherine Couturier SELECTS 2021, Atlanta Photography Group, Atlanta, GA. USA
2021 Aging As Art, Bowers Museum, Santa, Ana, CA. USA
2021 The Curated Fridge, Summer 2021
2020 PhotoBUCKHEAD, Buckhead Library, Atlanta, GA. USA,
2020 Francis Thompson Selects, Atlanta Photography Group, Atlanta, GA. USA
2020 High Visibility, Atlanta Photography Group, Atlanta, GA. USA
2020 Aging As Art, Bowers Museum Santa, Ana, CA. USA
2019 Alan Avery Selects, Atlanta Photography Group, Atlanta, GA. USA
2018 Airport 2018, Hartsfield International Airport, Atlanta, GA. USA
PUBLICATIONS
Mascular Magazine, Issue No. 36
F-Stop Magazine, February/March 2023, The Black and White Issue
Model Society, Issue 17/2023, 20-page spread and back cover
Mascular Magazine, Issue No. 34