Darren McDonald
Exhibitions
602
Art Fair, 17/08/2016 to 21/08/2016
The void left by the recent collapse of the Melbourne Art Fair has prompted action from an alliance of leading Australian art galleries, resulting in a new art event in Melbourne in August, titled 602.With the support of the City of Melbourne, Art Month, Art Money & Work Club, (with more to be announced within the week) the alliance of galleries will be exhibiting in a former electricity substation at 602 Lt. Bourke Street Melbourne.The energy of 602 finds its roots in the rough and tumble Berlin style of creative collaboration. Nine sophisticated art galleries exhibiting in the basement of a raw, European-influenced space p... Read More >
Something Worth Fighting For
Scott Livesey Galleries, 11/02/2016 to 24/02/2016
DARREN McDONALDDarren McDonald has long been interested in imagery of humans and animals. He is drawn, more specifically, to a particular feature – their eyes. With a commitment to simplistic forms and the omission of detailed backgrounds the viewer’s gaze is drawn solely to the subjects who are left vulnerable and exposed. The ambiguity in the bareness of these works, and the physiognomies of these subjects, are juxtaposed by the tension and energy of McDonald’s practice and technique. McDonald explains his challenges and limitations as well as his influences and inspirations that have shaped his art practice allowing us t... Read More >
The Salon
Scott Livesey Galleries, 13/06/2015 to 25/07/2015
'The Salon'This unique exhibition will showcase a large and diverse collection of artworks and artefacts by artists that we represent, private collectors and works in stock and will rotate throughout June/July.Please note that the website will continue to be up-dated over the next few days.'The Salon' will be on view between 13 June to 25 July 2015... Read More >
