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David Riley, Artist

David Riley, ArtistDavid Riley, ArtistDavid Riley, Artist

Showcasing the artwork of David Riley

Showcasing the artwork of David RileyShowcasing the artwork of David RileyShowcasing the artwork of David Riley
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TRAILER: The Beautiful Worlds of David Riley

Inspired by pop culture, TV, and the urban landscape, a self-taught artist discovers a hidden talent for painting in his 40s. David Riley was exposed to high levels of lead as a child, which continues to impact his mental and physical health – but does his disability also fuel his creativity – and can his art help him to heal?  (2021, 15 min.)

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

"Everyone has an imagination. Imagination is a human emotion. You'll find that imagination is based on human feeling."

 - David Riley


When David Riley took up painting as a new hobby his 40s, no one anticipated that so many bright, colorful canvasses would emerge so quickly from his modest living room studio.  


Riley's paintings explode with energy and color, drawing the viewer into his vividly rendered, detailed worlds that depict environments both real and imagined.


David Riley is self-taught and hopes some day to earn a living from his artwork.  The artist lives in East Boston, Massachusetts.

SCREENINGS & NEWS

NEWS

Harboring Creativity,  Institute of Contemporary Art, ICA Watershed, East Boston

November 16 & 17, 2024 from 11a - 4pm at the ICA Watershed.

Free public event featuring new work by David & over 40 other East Boston artists.


Spring 2024 

The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center has acquired a piece David's art; it is now on display in their offices. Learn more about their commitment to supporting the arts here. 


RECENT SCREENINGS

Harboring Creativity,  Institute of Contemporary Art, ICA Watershed, East Boston

November 18 & 19, 2023 from 11a - 4pm at the ICA Watershed

Free public event featuring work from 40 East Boston artists, 

David's art will be on view and the film will be screened throughout the weekend.


MidCoast Film Fest, Damariscotta, ME

June 24, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Lincoln Theater


East Boston Public Library, Boston MA

April 20, 2023  at 6:30pm - free community screening


GlobeDocs Film Festival, Boston MA

October 16, 2022 at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge


Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA

October 2022 - Virtual screening & discussion for Lead Poisoning Awareness Week 

Sponsored by the office of State Representative Adrian Madaro


Newburyport Documentary Film Festival, Newburyport, MA 

 September 17, 2022 and virtually week of September 19

*WINNER - SPECIAL JURY AWARD

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