David Austen: A Quiet Resonance of Observation David Austen (b. Harlow, Essex, UK 1960) is a British artist whose work explores the intersection between visual art and film, characterized by meticulous detail and an understated sensitivity to human experience. His artistic journey began at Maidstone College of Art in 1978–81, followed by postgraduate studies at Royal College of Art in London from 1982–5, where he honed his skills in d…