Colin David (December 1937 – 25 February 2008) (کولن ڈیوڈ) was one of Pakistan's most popular painter-artists of the 1970s.9th National Art Exhibition pays tribute to Pakistan's legendary artists Daily Times (newspaper), Published 16 February 2018, Retrieved 6 May 2020 He was mostly famous for his figurative nudes.
Early life and education Colin David was born in Karachi, British India in December, 1937. He started studying art in the Fine Arts Department of Punjab University, Lahore in 1956. In 1961, he graduated with a master's degree in Fine Arts. He went on to study at the Slade School of Art, London where he was guided by Sir William Coldstream.
Career Colin David returned to Pakistan in 1962 and rejoined the faculty of the Fine Arts Department at Punjab University, Lahore and taught there until 1964. He was known to his friends as a friendly, thoroughly professional and encouraging teacher.
Teaching Colin David also taught at the National College of Arts, Lahore for over two decades.
Painting exhibits Solo Lahore – 1962, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1983, 1990, 1993 Karachi – 1970, 1974, 1980 Rawalpindi – 1971, 1975
Collections His paintings are displayed at the Clifton Art Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan Arts Council, Lahore, National Art Gallery, Pakistan and National Arts Gallery, Jordan.
Awards 1979: Quaid-e-Azam Award for Painting 1995: Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan
Death Colin David died on 25 February 2008 at Lahore, Pakistan.
References
External links Colin David's profile and paintings at Clifton Art Gallery