David Gilbert Wright was born in London, England. He studied at the London College of Printing between 1976 and 1979. His documentary work spans four decades and serves as a comment on the impact that ‘external’ factors have on ordinary people. David works on film and produces silver prints. He believes in Cartier Bresson’ ‘Decisive Moment’ approach of knowing intuitively when to release the shutter. His photographs of the Welsh miners, prior to the strikes of Thatcher’s Government and the racial tension of the East-End of London in the 1970s are particularly poignant. David then went on to document rural life on the west coast of Ireland during the 1980s and 90s. 

He is currently working on two projects. Modern Tribes of England is an in-depth look at how membership of groups enhances wellbeing. Survivors explores the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.