David Caines

COMPOST Issue 4: In Flames is available now to buy from postartzine.com (link in bio) Inside the latest issue you will find flaming desire, burning devotion, bookstore arsonists and singed explorers, volcanic adventurers, smouldering theatres and a blazing stallion. Issue 4's explosive line up is: Anne Howeson @anne.howeson Ben McLaughlin @mrbenmclaughlin CJ Mitchell @falsewallscjmitchell Dave Judge David Caines @davidncaines Emma Richardson @elrpainting Emma Stibbon @emmastibbon Eve Stainton @evestainton Ian van Temperley Johan Carlsson Ström @j.c.s_wip Jon Ridge @jonridge Kimathi Donkor @kimathi.donkor Lucifire @lucifirevoodoo Luke Silva @lukesilva__ Mary Kate Connolly @connolly.marykate Natasha Michaels @bewareofthetidy Niall Campbell Strachan @niallcampbellstrachan Paul Kindersley @paulkindersley Phil Allen @philallen33 R & F Mo @r.andf.mo Sedrick Chisom @sedrickchisom Sharon Kivland @sharon_kivland Tim Etchells @tim_etchells Ulla Lohmann @ullalohmann Print only | limited edition | Only £10 + p&p | OUT NOW! __ __ __ __ __ #art #artpublication #compost #zine #compostartzine #inflames #onsalenow #buyonetoday

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: MY LADY NICOTINE: David Caines Feu d’artifice, 2025 Acrylic dispersion on cotton 61 x 61 x 3 cm David Caines’s paintings playfully reflect the human world of culture, drawing on imagery from early film and photography, art history and education, theatre, dance and performance. He occasionally subverts or undermines this wistful imagery by inserting unwelcome intruders such as monsters, clowns, bears, pixies, trolls and dolls – time travellers from other eras. At the moment most of his paintings record the goings-on in an imaginary art academy, somewhere in the middle of the 20th century. There is something off kilter with this particular art school: sculptors carve out demonic idols and garden gnomes, creatures lurk in the studios, and the life models are extinct humans from the Pleistocene age. David Caines is a visual artist, writer, and designer based in London. He studied at Chelsea College of Art & Design between 1982–1986. In 2007, After 16 years working as a graphic designer and art director in the cultural sector, he began painting, working independently from his home studio. In 2025, David’s painting ‘monstrous endeavour’ won the prestigious Lady Grantchester Prize as part of the John Moores Painting Prize. Caines is also co-editor and designer of COMPOST art magazine, an independent art publication showcasing creative work from a wide-ranging network of artists, performers, academics, writers and collectors. Issue 4, ‘In Flames’, launched last week, consumed by an elemental force which fuels and feeds us, seduced by its scorch and blaze. Get your copy @compost_art_zine —— My Lady Nicotine questions why something we know is dangerous continues to be so culturally compelling. Presented through museological display, artworks are exhibited in dialogue to expand their context and reveal nicotine’s enduring cultural hold. Visits are now open: Fridays 12–5pm or by appointment. Find out more via the link in our bio 🔗

Some more excellent pix from Friday’s launch event for COMPOST 4: In Flames. Thanks again to everyone who came along and helped to make it such a memorable evening. Special thanks to those who took part in the performances: Karen Christopher, CJ Mitchell and Emma Richardson as well as our own Mary Kate Connolly and David Caines, and wonderful music by Smaiblue. Big thanks to Alma & Margo for the use of their beautiful space, and to James Burns for his brilliant photography. COMPOST Issue 4: In Flames is available to buy from postartzine.com (links in bio) Issue 4 contributors are: Anne Howeson, Ben McLaughlin, CJ Mitchell, Dave Judge, David Caines, Emma Richardson, Emma Stibbon, Eve Stainton, Ian van Temperley, Johan Carlsson Ström, Jon Ridge, Kimathi Donkor, Lucifire, Luke Silva, Mary Kate Connolly, Natasha Michaels, Niall Campbell Strachan, Paul Kindersley, Phil Allen, R & F Mo, Sedrick Chisom, Sharon Kivland, Tim Etchells, Ulla Lohmann __ __ __ #art #artpublication #compost #zine #compostartzine

Phew, what a night! Friday’s launch event for COMPOST 4 was so much fun. Thank you to everyone who came along and helped to make it such a memorable evening. Special thanks to those who took part in the performances: Karen Christopher @karenchristopher63 , CJ Mitchell and Emma Richardson @elrpainting as well as our own Mary Kate Connolly @connolly.marykate and David Caines @davidncaines , and wonderful music by Smailblue @smaiblue Big thanks to Alma & Margo @almamargostudio for the use of their beautiful space, and to James Burns @jamesburnsimages for his brilliant photography. So many great pictures, we might have to do another post. COMPOST Issue 4: In Flames is available to buy NOW from postartzine.com (links in bio) Issue 4 contributors are: Anne Howeson, Ben McLaughlin, CJ Mitchell, Dave Judge, David Caines, Emma Richardson, Emma Stibbon, Eve Stainton, Ian van Temperley, Johan Carlsson Ström, Jon Ridge, Kimathi Donkor, Lucifire, Luke Silva, Mary Kate Connolly, Natasha Michaels, Niall Campbell Strachan, Paul Kindersley, Phil Allen, R & F Mo, Sedrick Chisom, Sharon Kivland, Tim Etchells, Ulla Lohmann __ __ __ #art #artpublication #compost #zine #compostartzine

COMPOST Issue 4: in Flames is launching TONIGHT! ____ We are having a launch party on Friday 24 April from 6.30 - 9.30pm This will be at the beautiful Alma + Margo studio at 74 Tabernacle Street London EC2A 4EA Expect live music, short performances, readings from SMAIBLUE, CJ Mitchell & Karen Christopher, Emma Richardsion, Mary Kate Connolly & David Caines ___ Issue 4 contributors are: Anne Howeson, Ben McLaughlin, CJ Mitchell, Dave Judge, David Caines, Emma Richardson, Emma Stibbon, Eve Stainton, Ian van Temperley, Johan Carlsson Ström, Jon Ridge, Kimathi Donkor, Lucifire, Luke Silva, Mary Kate Connolly, Natasha Michaels, Niall Campbell Strachan, Paul Kindersley, Phil Allen, R & F Mo, Sedrick Chisom, Sharon Kivland, Tim Etchells, Ulla Lohmann Fire! An alarm call, a weapon discharged. The semaphore of a signal beacon, or a wildfire raging. Burning up with devotion, desire, or just plain fever. Damnation proclaimed in ecstatic tongues of flame. This issue stokes the kindling, in thrall to the incendiary potential of a Molotov cocktail, the molten annihilation of lava. Consumed by an elemental force which fuels and feeds us, seduced by its scorch and blaze. ____ #art #artpublication #compost #zine #compostartzine

COMPOST Issue 4: in Flames is launching next week! Issue 4 contributors are: Anne Howeson, Ben McLaughlin, CJ Mitchell, Dave Judge, David Caines, Emma Richardson, Emma Stibbon, Eve Stainton, Ian van Temperley, Johan Carlsson Ström, Jon Ridge, Kimathi Donkor, Lucifire, Luke Silva, Mary Kate Connolly, Natasha Michaels, Niall Campbell Strachan, Paul Kindersley, Phil Allen, R & F Mo, Sedrick Chisom, Sharon Kivland, Tim Etchells, Ulla Lohmann Fire! An alarm call, a weapon discharged. The semaphore of a signal beacon, or a wildfire raging. Burning up with devotion, desire, or just plain fever. Damnation proclaimed in ecstatic tongues of flame. This issue stokes the kindling, in thrall to the incendiary potential of a Molotov cocktail, the molten annihilation of lava. Consumed by an elemental force which fuels and feeds us, seduced by its scorch and blaze. ____ ** NEXT WEEK! ** We are having a launch party on Friday 24 April from 6.30 - 9.30pm This will be at the beautiful Alma + Margo studio at 74 Tabernacle Street London EC2A 4EA Expect live music, short performances, readings and more! ____ #art #artpublication #compost #zine #compostartzine

New painting 'the investigation at Holker Street' 61 x 61cm, acrylic dispersion, sand, varnish on canvas ©2026 - - - - - - - #art #painting #newart #contemporaryart #painters #inthestudio #artistsoninstagram #compostartzine #turpsalumni #turps #turpsoffsiteprogramme #turpsbanana #davidcaines #johnmoorespaintingprize #jmpp #ladygrantchesterprize #paranormal #psychic #phenomena

We are very excited to announce that the next issue of the magazine COMPOST Issue 4: in Flames will be published in April. Fire! An alarm call, a weapon discharged. The semaphore of a signal beacon, or a wildfire raging. Burning up with devotion, desire, or just plain fever. Damnation proclaimed in ecstatic tongues of flame. This issue stokes the kindling, in thrall to the incendiary potential of a Molotov cocktail, the molten annihilation of lava. Consumed by an elemental force which fuels and feeds us, seduced by its scorch and blaze. With contributions from 24 artists, performers and writers (and a horse from Grenoble!) ____ *SAVE THE DATE* We are having a launch party on Friday 24 April from 6.30 - 9.30pm This will be at the beautiful Alma + Margo studio at 74 Tabernacle Street London EC2A 4EA Expect live music, short performances, readings and more! ____ #art #artpublication #compost #zine #compostartzine #limitededition #painting #performance #writing #photography #collage #ephemera #sculpture #inflames #onfire #erupting #exploding #smouldering

A splendid and extremely busy opening last Thursday of Bompas and Parr’s ‘My Lady Nicotine’ exhibition in their new space, Woodward Henry, which examines the cultural impact of nicotine both good and bad throughout history. The refreshments were by far the most imaginative i’ve ever tasted, the highlight were what looked like filthy old fags in a dirty ashtray but in fact were delicious tofu parfait cigarettes. The ash was made from mushrooms. There were also ‘finger staining’ devilled eggs and tobacco smoked fish. Big thanks to curator Sophia Olver for showing my recent painting ‘feu d’artifice’ which is one of a series of pictures looking behind the scenes at the in-camera effects of early films. ‘feu d’artifice’ concerns Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film ‘La Belle et la Bête’ known for it’s incredible special effects devised by René Clément. When Beauty is in Beast’s castle the walls and furniture are alive. The stone faces on the fireplace breath out smoke as she walks by. In my painting the fireplace is enjoying a cigarette between takes. My Lady Nicotine 20th March - 19th June Opening Hours: Fridays, 12:00-17:00 Booking essential, via the link in our bio Woodward Henry at Bompas & Parr Studio 8 Glasshouse Yard, London, EC1A 4JN #art #painting #newart #contemporaryart #painters #inthestudio #artistsoninstagram #compostartzine #turpsalumni #turps #turpsoffsiteprogramme #turpsbanana #davidcaines #jeancocteau #labelleetlabete #ladynicotine #bompasandparr

hat trick ©2026 130 x 100 cm acrylic dispersion and oil paint on canvas - - - - - - - #art #painting #newart #contemporaryart #painters #inthestudio #artistsoninstagram #compostartzine #turpsalumni #turps #turpsoffsiteprogramme #turpsbanana #davidcaines #johnmoorespaintingprize #jmpp #ladygrantchesterprize #hats #ostrichfeathers #artsball

I'm delighted to be featured in Bompas & Parr's forthcoming exhibition 'My Lady Nicotine', in their new studio space in Glasshouse Yard EC1A. Happily, it's over 20 years since I enjoyed a cigarette, but before that my everyday life was inextricably linked to nicotine in a way I find almost unbelievable today. The exhibition will look at the good and the bad aspects of nicotine, and the lasting cultural significance of the drug through the ages. The exhibition has limited opening hours - Fridays noon-5pm - but you can make an appointment to visit. Probably best to check bompasandparr.com #art #painting #newart #contemporaryart #painters #inthestudio #artistsoninstagram #compostartzine #turpsalumni #turps #turpsoffsiteprogramme #turpsbanana #davidcaines #johnmoorespaintingprize #jmpp #ladygrantchesterprize #nicotine #bompasandparr

Jan and Feb round up! 1,2,3: Marseilles: Pilgrimage to Le Corbusier’s La Ville Radiuese 4,5: Beauteous hiking in Les Palanques national park outside Marseilles 6: Hanging with beloved art pals, London 7,8: Stockholm: Studio visit and dinner with the delightful Jockum Nordstrom 9: Stockholm: Late Picasso at Moderna Museet 10: Stockholm - extemely cold! - - - - - - - - - - #travels #marseilles #stockholm #london #artlife #compostartzine #turpsalumni #turps #turpsoffsiteprogramme #turpsbanana