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David McKean (born 29 December 1963) is an English artist. His work incorporates drawing, painting, photography, collage, found objects, digital art, and sculpture. McKean has illustrated works by authors such as S.F. Said, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, Heston Blumenthal, Ray Bradbury and Stephen King. He has also directed three feature films.
Biography. Dave McKean was born in Taplow, Berkshire in 1963. He attended Berkshire College of Art and Design from 1982-86 and, before leaving, started working as an illustrator. the first Photoshop comics covers for the hugely influential Sandman series, and the first original online interactive narrative, Club Salsa ).
Oct 24, 2023 · Eldritch images of distorted beings, rich in texture and exuding an almost-tangible atmosphere, Dave McKean ’s pieces are some of the most exquisitely imaginative to come out of Britain in recent decades.
Feb 12, 2024 · The sheer breadth of McKean’s career would be difficult to conceptualize if it weren’t for the recent Thalamus: The Art of Dave McKean, a two-volume, 608-page hardbound retrospective from Dark Horse.
Dave McKean’s eclectic artworks have won several accolades and appreciation across the globe, due to their evocative nature and profundity. From paintings to digital creations, he dwells fluently, especially in mixed mediums, with rigour and an eye for layered intricacies.
Dave McKean was born on 29 December 1963 in Taplow, Slough, Berkshire, England, UK. He is a director and writer, known for Mirrormask (2005), Luna (2014) and N[eon] (2002). He is married to Clare.
