Like many other artists, Sylvian's interests are not limited to one form of self-expression. He has drawn and painted.since he was a child, and between 1981 and 1984 he became increasingly interested in the practice of photography.
In 1984, a limited edition book of polaroid collages entitled Perspectives was published and this was followed by exhibitions in London, Tokyo, Milan, and Turin.
At the end of 1985, a de-luxe edition of "Perspectives" was published in Japan by Sakamoto's Hon Hondo Publishing Company.It was while his photographs were on show in Tokyo that Sylvian was asked to make a 140 minute documentary video, to be loosely based on the exhibition, and his involvement with art and music in general. So he devised, directed and wrote most of the music for what was subsequently released in Japan as Preparations For A Journey.
Read here all about the japanese Perspectives book.

Polaroid collage by David.

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David Sylvian - Intensive Care (For J.B.)
mixed media box collage (35cm x 40.5cm)

Brian Eno, a patron of the British charity War Child, recently asked friends in the music business for their support. An art exhibition was held, displaying work by Bowie, David Byrne, and none other than David Sylvian and Ingrid Chavez. According to Anthony, Sylvian's effort was "childlike and charming and his wife's piece modest but excellent" All of the works were up for sale at auction
Other participating artists: David Bowie, Bryan Ferry, Russell Mills, Iggy Pop, Charlie Watts,...... It was sold for app. 700 UKP.

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Shinya Fujiwara Ltd. Ed. Dead Bees On A Cake artwork

Shinya Fujiwara - Dead Bees On A Cake artwork
Promotional limitied edition of 50 copies.
Signed by David at the lower left corner and numbered in the lower right corner. I'm not sure if Russell Mills is involved at all.

The print measures 18" x 18" and is matted in a square, antique-gold painted frame, 31½" x 31½".

Although distributed for promotional use only, a couple of them were used as main prize in contests and in Januari 2001, one print was sold on eBay for US$750. Extremely beautiful frame work and definitely one of the most wanted Sylvian collectables.