DEEP (b. 1981) is an English contemporary visual artist, based in Jersey, Channel Islands. Drawing inspiration from Pop Art and Neorealism, he specialises in smashed glass sculpture, wood etching and nail artistry. His work explores the interplay between strength and fragility, capturing raw emotion and resilience through unconventional materials.

David’s artistic journey began while working in demolition, where he found himself contemplating the fate of discarded nails and shattered glass. Rather than seeing them as mere debris, he transformed them into striking works of art. His process — wielding hammers and sharp metal bolts to create deliberate fractures in glass — balances brutality with precision, ensuring each piece is entirely unique.

Fascinated by the human condition, David’s art metaphorically examines how imperfections and fractures often reveal the most compelling aspects of our identity. This philosophy extends to his wood etching, where subjects emerge only through the excavation of the surface, exposing the raw, hidden beauty within.

His work initially debuted in the Mixtape exhibition at Private & Public Gallery, and more recently in CCA International’s recent exhibit “Clash”. , David is relentlessly pushing forward, refining his craft in preparation for his first solo exhibition. With an unwavering vision, he continues to break boundaries, both literally and artistically.