David Blackwood


David Blackwood (1941-2022) is one of Canada’s most celebrated printmakers, known for his haunting, highly detailed etchings that depict the harsh yet resilient life of Newfoundland’s outport communities. Born in Wesleyville, Newfoundland, Blackwood drew deeply from local history, folklore, and personal memory, often portraying scenes of shipwrecks, seal hunts, and the struggle between humans and the North Atlantic environment. Blackwood’s work preserves a way of life that has largely disappeared, transforming regional experience into universal narratives of endurance, loss, and survival. His prints stand as both historical record and powerful artistic expression.

Gram Glover's Tree on Bragg's Island
Gram Glover's Tree on Bragg's Island , 1999
$4,500
Just Visit Home
Just Visit Home , 1999
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