David Rayson: A Cartographer of the Everyday David Rayson, born in Wolverhampton in 1966, isn’t merely an artist; he's a meticulous observer and translator of the familiar. His work, often characterized by layered acrylic paintings and intricate drawings, doesn’t seek to capture grand vistas or monumental subjects. Instead, Rayson focuses on the quiet corners of British life – the faded signage of industrial estates, the weathered brickwork of suburban streets, the subtle shifts in light across a canal bank. This deliberate choice, rooted in a deep engagement with his surroundings, has estab…