David Darcy: From Street Artist OSHO to Abstract Expressionist, Blending Oil, Acrylic and Ink
David Darcy, previously known as OSHO and based in the UK, is broadening his artistic endeavors by creating original oil paintings and limited edition Giclée lithographs. His creations, inspired by the North Yorkshire coastline, utilize oil, acrylic, and fluid ink on both canvas and paper. The recent artwork, Cappiello Sunset, captures the essence of summer light at Scarborough beach. Earlier this year, Darcy's community-oriented venture, Scarco Arts, ceased operations due to funding issues, leading him back to the studio. His painting, Broken, showcases his current artistic direction. He experiments with various media, allowing concepts to guide his choice of materials. His platform provides certificates of authenticity featuring security elements. This interview appeared in Singulart Magazine on October 10, 2026.
Key facts
- David Darcy began his creative journey as a street artist under the name OSHO.
- He moved from Perth, Australia, to the UK to run Scarco Arts, a public interest company in North Yorkshire.
- Scarco Arts closed earlier this year after a sudden loss of funding.
- His recent abstract oil painting Broken is cited as the truest reflection of his current practice.
- He is expanding his own platform with original oils and limited edition Giclée lithographs.
- His work is influenced by the North Yorkshire coastline and British coastal environment.
- His piece Cappiello Sunset was influenced by summer light on Scarborough beach.
- The interview was published on Singulart Magazine on October 10, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- David Darcy
- OSHO
Institutions
- Singulart
- Singulart Magazine
- Scarco Arts
Locations
- North Yorkshire
- United Kingdom
- Perth
- Australia
- Scarborough