bio

David Don (he/him) is a QLD-based artist whose practice investigates the intersection of contemporary art, architecture, space and identity. Through his practice, David seeks to explore how the built environment specifically colonial architecture and spaces offer a narrative beyond their utility.  Working across a range of media including animation, video installation and painting, his work creatively and speculatively examines the notion of national identity and its relationship within in a broader context of Australian heritage and history. The resulting creative outcomes suggest the idea that the spaces where we commonly work and live, reflect our colonial past. David further investigates the way these spaces play an important role in revealing our story as a nation.

Currently lives and works in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia

EDUCATION

  • 2018 Certificate IV of Graphic Design - Shillington College

  • 2016 Bachelor of Fine Arts –Visual Arts (Honours) Queensland University of Technology

  • 2011 Certificate 4 in Visual Arts, Southbank Institute of Technology

  • 2006 Diploma of Information Technology, QIBT, Griffith University

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

  • 2018 the in-between, Innerspace Contemporary Art

  • 2015 Inside/Out, The Hold Art Space, Brisbane

  • 2013 Detailed Nothings, Loading Dock Art Space, Brisbane

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

  • 2022 Within these Walls, SuperOrdinary, Brisbane Street Art Festival

  • 2021 Mutual Intent, Brisbane Powerhouse / The Third Quarter & YETI

  • 2019 Interior Views, Brisbane Quarter / Innerspace Contemporary Art

  • 2018 On the Brink, The Third Quarter, Petrie Tce

  • 2015 Short Notice, The Bean Smith Roasters, Brisbane

  • 2013 The In-Between, Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley

  • 2013 Shapeoligy, Loading Dock Art Space, West End

  • 2013 RAW Artists, The Arena, Fortitude Valley

  • 2009 The Frat Benefit, The Fort Art Hub, Fortitude Valley

  • 2009 Miniatures, The Fort Arts Hub, Fortitude Valley

  • 2008 The Heart Foundation Art Auction, Pandemonium Café, Paddington  

SELECTED CURATED EXHIBITIONS

  • 2016-17 Brisbane Street Art Festival

  • 2015 Lost Movements Group Show, The Foundry, Fortitude Valley

  • 2015 Short Notice, The Bean Smith Roasters, Brisbane

  • 2015 Disorientated, Atomica Café, Brisbane

  • 2013 BrisBestFest, West End Street Festival

BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • 2018 Auchterlonie, G the in-between, Innerspace Contemporary Art

  • 2015 Ralph, A, Inside/Out: The Hold Art Space

  • 2013 Thomas, A, Interview: Moustache Magazine

  • 2013 Randles, G, Interview: RAW Artists