Artist Statement

David Duncan Livingston’s photographic abstractions of natural and urban landscapes examine the purity and beauty of nature as well as the complexity of the built environment. He records glimpses of light, shape, and color, as he moves through a space, observing and capturing the essence of an environment. His contemplative photographs traverse through rich layers of space and meaning.

When Livingston’s images are seen in mural size, they evoke an emotional response, examining a sense of memory and connection to a place. David draws influence from Abstract Expressionist painters such as Mark Rothko. This art movement gained momentum in the 1950’s and was characterized by the artist’s large scale abstractions relying on chance and spontaneity in the process. Livingston also conveys a sense of spontaneity in his shooting style and his large photographs are full of texture and subtleties. In exploring the abstract possibilities in the landscape, much of which was originally inspired by the land surrounding his Northern California home, he has created a body of work that examines the feeling and energy of a space and the emotional connection that one has with the world around them.

David Duncan Livingston, makes his home in Mill Valley, California and is a well known photographer shooting interiors for architects, designers, along with a wide range of national publications. The photographer for seven large format books on interior design and architecture, his client list reads as a who’s who of the design community. He is sought after for his distinguished level of taste and his eye for design and composition. Livingston bridges the gap between his fine art work and his commercial work seamlessly by creating a harmonious color palette, a simplicity of design and a pureness of vision.