Der Maler und Grafiker David Kofton kann für sich in Anspruch nehmen, wovon viele seiner Kollegen nur träumen. Seine Werke sind weltweit anerkannt und haben sogar Einzug in Kunstmuseen gehalten. Die Erklärung dafür findet sich natürlich in seinen Werken selbst. Dem Eros eng verbunden, arbeitet er mit wechselnden Medien und Methoden und brilliert mit Tinte genauso wie mit Öl oder Kreide. Seine gezeichneten Geschöpfe wirken echt im authentischen Sinne. Sie kolportieren keine unbefriedigten Phantasien des Künstlers, sondern verfügen über ein dynamisches Eigenleben, welches sie vom ihrem Schöpfer emanzipiert und damit uns, als ihre Betrachter zu fesseln vermögen.

David Kofton studied at the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. Graduating with a B.S.E. and a B.F.A. in 1967. He went on to teach painting and sculpture in upstate New York for five years. In the early 70's, Kofton decided to devote more time to his own artwork, and returned to his roots on the small, rustic island of Deer Isle, located just off Maine's rugged granite coastline. He created his own unique studio/gallery and home from a one-room schoolhouse on the Island which dates from the turn of the century.

His mediums include oils, wood and metal. David has had one-man shows of his work both in Maine and across the country, and since 1990 has participated in 8 group shows each year.

Recognized most readily for his work with the female figure, his paintings capture the emotion as well as the beauty of his subjects.

David's paintings have won many prizes and awards, and his oils and sculptures are represented in private collections around the world, including the Fuller Art Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts.

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