David McCauley is an interdisciplinary artist based in St. Petersburg, FL, whose work spans figurative oil painting, graphic design, typography, and fabricated materials. Since 2012, McCauley has founded several 501(c)(3) organizations, including The Rise Up Gallery, The Laundromat Art Space, and The Wynwood Tour Guide App. Each organization has received numerous accolades for its programs, which encompass art therapy workshops, studio and exhibition space for artists, and a smartphone-based walking tour of Miami's Wynwood Arts District.
Living with paralysis, McCauley’s art explores themes of inclusion, universal design, accessibility, and the physical state of the human body. His work challenges conventional notions of art-making, employing adaptive mark-making techniques to translate his creative vision onto canvas. This approach not only showcases his artistic ingenuity but also emphasizes the importance of adaptable and barrier-free environments for individuals of all abilities to participate in creative activities. McCauley's work serves as a powerful vehicle for communicating messages of social advocacy, focusing on the need for inclusive spaces where everyone can contribute. By addressing these themes, he fosters conversations about the societal structures and attitudes that can either empower or restrict the participation of people with disabilities. His exploration of the human body, particularly from his perspective as someone living with paralysis, invites viewers to rethink preconceived notions and promotes empathy and understanding.
McCauley is represented by Lanoue Gallery in Boston and Woodfield Fine Art in St. Petersburg. His work is held in private collections worldwide and has been featured in solo and group exhibitions at prominent institutions such as Art Basel Miami Beach, UBS Planet Art, SCOPE Art Show, Williams-McCall Gallery (Miami Beach), Galerie Lano (Paris), Cheryl Hazan Gallery (NYC), Projective Space (NYC), and The Richmond Art Museum. He has participated in artist residencies at The Art Center South Florida/Oolite Arts (Miami Beach), the Vermont Studio Center (Johnson, VT), Santa Fe Art Institute (Santa Fe, NM), The Laundromat Art Space (Miami), Void Projects (Miami), and YO Space (Miami). He is also a two-time recipient of the Creative Access Fellowship Award.
In addition to his artistic endeavors, McCauley serves as a Board Member and Ambassador for The Impossible Dream Project, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative sailing experiences for members of the disabled community. Through partnerships with leading rehabilitation centers, these sailing events reach over 1,500 participants annually in more than 20 cities across the United States.
Living with paralysis, McCauley’s art explores themes of inclusion, universal design, accessibility, and the physical state of the human body. His work challenges conventional notions of art-making, employing adaptive mark-making techniques to translate his creative vision onto canvas. This approach not only showcases his artistic ingenuity but also emphasizes the importance of adaptable and barrier-free environments for individuals of all abilities to participate in creative activities. McCauley's work serves as a powerful vehicle for communicating messages of social advocacy, focusing on the need for inclusive spaces where everyone can contribute. By addressing these themes, he fosters conversations about the societal structures and attitudes that can either empower or restrict the participation of people with disabilities. His exploration of the human body, particularly from his perspective as someone living with paralysis, invites viewers to rethink preconceived notions and promotes empathy and understanding.
McCauley is represented by Lanoue Gallery in Boston and Woodfield Fine Art in St. Petersburg. His work is held in private collections worldwide and has been featured in solo and group exhibitions at prominent institutions such as Art Basel Miami Beach, UBS Planet Art, SCOPE Art Show, Williams-McCall Gallery (Miami Beach), Galerie Lano (Paris), Cheryl Hazan Gallery (NYC), Projective Space (NYC), and The Richmond Art Museum. He has participated in artist residencies at The Art Center South Florida/Oolite Arts (Miami Beach), the Vermont Studio Center (Johnson, VT), Santa Fe Art Institute (Santa Fe, NM), The Laundromat Art Space (Miami), Void Projects (Miami), and YO Space (Miami). He is also a two-time recipient of the Creative Access Fellowship Award.
In addition to his artistic endeavors, McCauley serves as a Board Member and Ambassador for The Impossible Dream Project, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative sailing experiences for members of the disabled community. Through partnerships with leading rehabilitation centers, these sailing events reach over 1,500 participants annually in more than 20 cities across the United States.
David McCauley
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