Dave Clarkson is an international contemporary performance-based land artist and creative specialist at Sheffield Hallam University. He graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2009 and is currently completing his MA in Fine Art at Falmouth University. Clarkson uses sculpture and installation to explore stories about land, class, and the ways people’s lives are shaped by history. Growing up in a working-class community has deeply influenced his perspective, grounding his storytelling practice that brings overlooked histories to light. His work draws attention to the connections between people, places, and the past. Through hands-on making and collaboration, he creates pieces that invite reflection and spark conversation. Clarkson believes art has the power to bring people together — helping us understand our shared histories and imagine new possibilities for the future.