David Watson is a contemporary conceptual artist based in Greenock, Scotland. Born in Northampton in 1983 and raised in rural England, Watson moved to Scotland at 17 where he served an apprenticeship at a renowned Edinburgh cabinetmakers. This formative experience instilled in Watson a meticulous attention to detail and focus on form and its relation to the space it inhabits. Over the following two decades, he worked across various trades, refining his skills, knowledge of materials and construction, which now define his artistic practice today.

Artist statement

In my work, I am just trying to find a moments piece in a world where there seems to be none. I focus on the reductive, honing in on the essence of form and structure. My Aim is to distil complex ideas into simple, coherent expressions. Each piece reflects a deep attention to detail, with every line, shape, and texture serving a purpose. The work is often conceptual, engaging with ideas of space, time, and materiality while maintaining a direct, almost meditative simplicity.