David Ardley
All of these paintings reflect my appreciation of our exquisite planet and the environment in which I live.
Having grown up by the sea and learning to swim and surf at an early age, I cannot remember a time when I was not drawn to – and hypnotized by – the transparent effect of light through water. As an artist, I have always sought to capture this translucent moment. These works also exemplify the natural world – as I like to imagine it – free of human interference, pure, pristine and inspiring!
These paintings – on hand polished aluminium - embody all the aspects of what I love - combining the abstract quality of light, a meditative realism, and the pure joy of fusing colors and materials to create a beautiful visual experience.
Artists Statement
These paintings reflect my love and appreciation of our exquisite planet. All of my work is created on solid, pure aluminium, which is hand polished, thoroughly cleaned, sanded/ground, and then layers of the highest quality Mussini translucent resin oil paints are applied to achieve the desired result. The finished painting has a very durable 2-pac polyurethane finish on it that is easily cleaned with a soft cloth, or paper towel, and a bit of window cleaner if desired. Good lighting, from above, greatly enhances the 3-dimensional aspect of this artwork!
Exhibitions and Awards:
2011 People’s Choice Award for “The Ocean Cubed” 2011 Swell Sculpture Festival
Summer group show Manyung Gallery Melbourne
2010 First prize winner D’Arcy Doyle Art Award Qld
Jive Art Group Show, Noosa Heads Queensland
2009 The d’Arcy Doyle Art Awards Show
Jive Art Group Show
2008 Solo exhibition Sofitel Hotel Broadbeach Queensland
2008 Group Show, Corporate Art Gold Coast
2007 Group Show Jive Art Noosa Heads Queensland
Corporate Art – Art Sydney, Art Melbourne
2006 Ukraine – 5 months at Lux Palace Donetsk, Ukraine Painting artwork on ceilings and walls
Jive Art, Noosa Heads
Art Gallery Collections - Art Sydney, Art Melbourne
2005 Moved to Gold Coast Australia from New Zealand
2004 Affordable Art Show Sydney
Featured on Prime News- Australia and New Zealand
2003 Solo Exhibition Art of This World, Devonport Auckland NZ
2002 Solo Exhibition Arts Desire Gallery, Warkworth, NZ
2001 Art of This World, Devonport Auckland NZ
1999 Arts Desire Gallery, Warkworth NZ
Night of Erotic Art, Auckland NZ
1997 Group Show, Diamond Head Gallery Honolulu Hawaii
ARTEX 97, Auckland New Zealand
1996 Downtown Hilton Gallery Auckland NZ
1995 Downtown Hilton Gallery Auckland NZ
1993 Stanley St. Art Centre Auckland NZ
1992 ARTEX 92, Auckland NZ
1990 Northland Art Trust, The Quarry show, Whangarei NZ
1989 Artist in Residence QEII Arts Council Grant Northland NZ
1987 ASA Gallery, Auckland NZ
1986 Finalist Telecom Art Award, New Zealand
Commissions:
Private and Corporate Commissions including Bryant Accountants - Auckland NZ, Beckham Properties and New Zealand Super-Yacht |