大卫·阿尔特米德的作品探索自我的构成和解体，他的雕塑拓展了具象表现艺术的疆界，并在可辨识的领域之中创造出抽象的界域。阿尔特米德的作品以人类形象为中心，在艺术家的理解中，这不仅仅包含了人类身体，还包括了人类的思想、想象和灵魂，以及通过这些渠道去感知和感受物质世界的方式。为此，他的每一件作品都引发自艺术家与各种各样的材料之间的直觉性关系，这些材料包括：粘土、泡沫、镜子、石英、树脂，以及或合成或自然的人类头发。阿尔特米德的实践同时采用像翻模这样的传统工艺，以及独体的拼装模式；因此，没有两件雕塑是完全相同的——即使它们看似处理着相关的主题。在阿尔特米德看来，雕塑的体量是一个相对量；在他长达二十年的职业生涯中，他对房间大小的装置和亲密的半身塑像倾入了同等的用心和承诺。阿尔特米德的作品有着包罗万象的宇宙视野，在其表面和细节之中，揭示出一种创造世界的精神，其中所蕴含的创造力和好奇心反映了意识不断展开的无穷奥秘。
大卫·阿尔特米德的个展举办机构包括：比利时皇家艺术博物馆，布鲁塞尔（2016）；卡德艺术厅，阿默斯福特，荷兰（2016）；路易斯安那现代艺术博物馆，汉勒贝克，丹麦（2015；该展巡展至魁北克国家美术馆）；巴黎市立现代艺术博物馆（2014；巡展至蒙特利尔当代艺术博物馆及卢森堡大公现代艺术博物馆）等。2017年，阿尔特米德代表加拿大参加了第52届威尼斯双年展。他近期参与的群展包括：“在聚光灯下的幽暗夜生活”，玛尔塔·黑尔福德博物馆，黑尔福德，德国（2019）；“僵尸：请注意！”，阿斯彭艺术博物馆，科罗拉多州（2018）；“万物之灵”，博伊曼斯·范伯宁恩博物馆，鹿特丹，荷兰（2018）；“冬日之旅”，凡尔赛宫，法国（2017）。他的作品被永久收藏于：洛杉矶当代艺术博物馆；惠特尼美国艺术博物馆，纽约；古根海姆博物馆，纽约；安大略美术馆，多伦多；巴黎市立现代艺术博物馆。阿尔特米德目前在洛杉矶生活和工作。
David Altmejd
Transcendence, 2020
epoxy clay, wood, acrylic paint, pencil, bronze, Styrofoam
36 x 19 x 18 inches
(91.4 x 48.3 x 45.7 cm)
David Altmejd
Spirit Transfer, 2019
expandable foam, epoxy clay, epoxy gel, resin, wood, steel, hair, acrylic paint, quartz, glass eyes, pencil, mechanical pencil, metal wire, and glass rhinestones
28 x 20 x 20 inches
(71.1 x 50.8 x 50.8 cm)
David Altmejd
Le saut, 2017
Aqua-Resin, epoxy resin, fiberglass, steel, aluminum, graphite, MSA varnish
85 x 124 x 7 3/4 inches
(215.9 x 315 x 19.7 cm)
David Altmejd
L'oeil, 2017
expanded polystyrene, epoxy dough, fiberglass, resin, epoxy gel, epoxy clay, synthetic hair, quartz, acrylic paint, glass eyes, steel, Sharpie, ballpoint pens, gold leaf, glass paint, artificial flower, and lighter
37 1/4 x 30 1/2 x 26 inches
(94.6 x 77.5 x 66 cm)
David Altmejd
Le secret, 2016
fiberglass, epoxy resin, expandable polyurethane foam, urethane foam, steel, acrylic paint, and epoxy clay
186 x 40 x 85 inches
(472.4 x 101.6 x 215.9 cm)
David Altmejd
The Flux and the Puddle, 2014
Plexiglas, quartz, polystyrene, expandable foam, epoxy clay, epoxy gel, resin, synthetic hair, clothing, leather shoes, thread, mirror, plaster, acrylic paint, latex paint, metal wire, glass eyes, sequin, ceramic, synthetic flowers, synthetic branches, glue, gold, feathers, steel, coconuts, aqua resin, burlap, lighting system including fluorescent lights, Sharpie ink, wood, coffee grounds, and polyurethane foam
129 x 252 x 281 inches
(327.7 x 640.1 x 713.7 cm)
David Altmejd
Untitled 3 (Rabbit Holes), 2013
synthetic hair, acrylic paint, foam, epoxy clay, quartz, glitter, and clear protective coat
12 1/2 x 14 x 9 3/4 inches
(31.8 x 35.6 x 24.8 cm)
David Altmejd
Untitled, 2011
epoxy clay, plaster, glass eyes, synthetic hair, acrylic paint, minerals, quartz, malachite and assorted minerals, fabric, and stainless steel
38 1/2 x 10 x 13 inches
(97.8 x 25.4 x 33 cm)
David Altmejd
The Vessel, 2011
Plexiglas, chain, plaster, wood, thread, wire, acrylic paint, epoxy resin, epoxy clay, acrylic gel, granular medium, quartz, pyrite, assorted minerals, adhesive, wire, pins, and needles
102 1/2 x 244 x 86 1/2 inches
(260.4 x 619.8 x 219.7 cm)
David Altmejd
The New North, 2007
wood, foam, expandable foam, resin, paint, epoxy clay, glue, mirror, horse hair, wire, and quartz crystal
145 3/8 x 53 1/8 x 42 1/8 inches
(369.3 x 134.9 x 107 cm)
David Altmejd
Sarah Altmejd, 2003
plaster, paint, Styrofoam, synthetic hair, wire, chain, jewelry, and glitter
16 x 7 x 7 inches
(40.6 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm)
David Altmejd
Second Werewolf, 2000, and First Werewolf, 1999
glass, mirror, wood, lighting system, acetate, Mylar, Plexiglas, foam, plaster, paint, epoxy clay, Sculpy, synthetic hair, quartz, rhinestones, and silk flowers
Second Werewolf:
80 x 48 x 70 1/2 inches
(203.2 x 121.9 x 179 cm)
First Werewolf:
84 x 78 x 96 inches
(213.4 x 198.1 x 243.8 cm)
