Enrico David: Embroidered Portraits and Sculptural Explorations of Psychological Depth Enrico David (born 1966, Ancona, Italy) is a London-based artist whose practice encompasses painting, drawing, sculpture, and installation, often incorporating traditional craft techniques. He gained considerable recognition in the 1990s for his groundbreaking approach to portraiture – monumental embroidered canvases born from meticulously drawn and collaged images sourced primarily from fashion magazines. This initial fascination with textiles evolved into a sustained exploration of sculptural forms acros…