Biography:
David
was born in the state of Maine. Although he wanted
to go to college and become an architect, life circumstances
lead him to study mechanical engineering. His specialty
as an engineer was in power generation and he was
active in the early days of water desalination, finding
himself especially content in the design phase of
project work. Over the years architecture
remained his aspiration, as it was a reflection of
his creative being and his artistic desires.
Twenty
years ago David got the opportunity to pursue his
dream/goal of becoming an artist and he has been actively
creating works of art ever since. He studied sculpture
at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa Oklahoma where
he had his first group exhibition and, over the years,
has been in many juried group, invitational, and one-person
shows. David’s art has won many awards including
“Best of Show.”
David
Gonya will continue to make art as long as he is physically
able and his art is appreciated by an admiring public.