Join the community for Bright Things from Dark Place: The Art of Dave Schultz. This exhibition will run from August 5 until August 16. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, August 7, from 6 PM until 9 PM.
Dave Schultz is a prolific artist from London, Ontario, with 20 years tattooing at Hanger 18 and a lifetime of painting. Dave focuses on bold and bright images with heavy contrast. “Artistically he is inspired by his mentor Sean Strouse, the work of Glen Paradis, James Tex, John Dyer Baizley, and the paintings of Jack Winn and Nicole Schultz.”
Bright Things from Dark Places is Dave’s work from 2018 to 2025. During the COVID years, Dave struggled with addiction, and some of the work in this show reflects the pain and feelings of desperation addiction can bring. In the spring of 2024, Dave got clean, and his work subtly reflects that transition. “He returns to similar subjects often. His mind is a busy place, and he finds comfort in certain imagery. It is also challenging for him to keep taking new perspectives of the same things. Creating something new from familiar ideas keeps him at ease. No matter how dark life gets, light will shine through if you let it.”
