Curious Worlds: The Art & Imagination of David Beck: An intimate portrait of the most accomplished American artist you've never heard of, working in a genre all his own
Curious Worlds: The Art and Imagination of David Beck pulls back the curtain on one of America's most accomplished and original yet least-known working artists. A master sculptor, carver and painter, Beck works in a fantastical genre all his own, creating intricate worlds, alive with observations of the world we know. Curious Worlds captures Beck at work in his studio and reflecting on his process in an intimate portrait illuminating what it takes to create a masterwork: extraordinary ideas, an almost eerie ability to focus on the work, and patience. The only artist to have three shows at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, David Beck comes across as the smartest, most creative guy you knew in high school. He didn't get a day job.—Anonymous
Curious Worlds: The Art and Imagination of David Beck pulls back the curtain on the singular artist, David Beck: a master sculptor, carver, and miniature architect who works in a fantastical genre all his own, creating intricate worlds that are alive with magical and brilliant observations.
David Becks highly original, intricate and kinetic artwork combines sculpture, painting, textiles, and mechanics on a scale that creates a genre all its own. Curious Worlds takes us into David Becks magical universe, to watch as he creates minutely detailed and often humorous animals, people and entire scenes that inspire profound wonder, delight and awe. A skilled woodworker, sculptor, painter and craftsman, Beck is recognized as a genuine American original. He is the only living artist to have three solo exhibits at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and his work is sought after by private art collectors across the country.Curious Worlds: The Art and Imagination of David Beck explores the artists life in the studio, examining the obsessions that drive his remarkable skill and the sources of his inspiration. Viewers are offered an intimate perspective on Becks process as the film reveals the artist in the act of making of great art, from the incubation of ideas to the problem solving skills and stamina it takes create.Throughout the film critics, curators, gallerists, collectors and friends offer insights on Becks career trajectory, creative style and significance to the art world.
