Critical Realism 
The term 'Critical Realism' has existed since the early 20th century. Founded in philosophy and came to art with an essay and touring exhibition around Britain in the late 1980s, focusing on political and social unrest. Here I intend to continue the work within this term and create a platform for art work which reflects its views.
Presently art can be anything and anything can be art. The trouble with this is all seriousness is lost. Precise intention is not on the agenda for contemporary, fashionable post-modern art. By using an already established philosophical term for post, post-modern theory, I intend to take that term and re-create a base for its artistic counterpart. Critical realistic art will aim at creating a dialogue about real issues in life, to discuss the human condition. Critical Realism in essence is to be critical of the reality we all inhabit.
Work Should Have (Manifesto)
1- Intention to communicate something that is about, or can affect life. Be it political, personal or environmental, they are all relevant and can affect each other.
2 - To answer our own questions. To make work about our own beliefs, can cause them to change, as we gather knowledge on subjects. This in turn can be criticised by other people and causes debate, the essence of Critical Realism, to seek a truth, through debate and understanding.
3 - Work can be in any medium.
David John Beesley
Painting; Straw dogs (Short listed for John Moores painting Competition 2006)
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