David Udovic

David Udovic, born in 1950, is an artist and illustrator originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and one of several brothers in an energetic household. Drawing was a constant in his childhood, an early way to focus and explore ideas. He went on to study Fine Art at the University of Cincinnati, where he also directed the Tangeman Art Gallery before graduating with a BFA in 1972. He began his career as a graphic artist, designing national trade show displays while continuing to paint and sculpt in his own time, gradually developing a body of work that blends narrative, technology, and motion.

Over the years, Udovic’s creative practice has moved between fine art, industrial design, and illustration. An interest in kinetic sculpture and computer science led him to explore the relationship between natural and technical forms, eventually shaping a hybrid visual language rooted in geometry and movement. Beginning in the late 1970s, he integrated early computer technology into his art, combining digital tools with traditional techniques to create works that merge natural forms with geometric patterns. These pieces were featured in his decade-long solo exhibition, Nature, Technology and Art, which toured galleries, libraries, and museums across New Jersey. In 1983, he founded Udovic Design in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, where he developed the patented PopDown® Card, a unique format that uses kinetic action to transform illustrations into unfolding storylines. His work also includes children’s book illustration, murals, and digital storytelling through animated apps for kids.

Udovic’s art has been widely exhibited and recognized. In 1989, he was commissioned by the State of Utah to create a large-scale mural depicting the history of the state through a technological lens. The 12-foot painting remains permanently installed at the Utah State Capitol's Data Processing Center.