Darren Gilbert

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Grevillea Wallhanging
Steel, rusted
110 x 110 cm
Darren Gilbert Thorn Poll
Thorn Poll x2
mild steel
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Wattle Boat
mild steel, corrugated iron, railway sleeper
Darren Gilbert Thorn Poles
Thorn Poles (One Piece)
Steel, rusted
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Wave Box
Steel
160 x cm
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Darren Gilbert

Darren Gilbert

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Darren Gilbert migrated to Australia from England with his family as a young boy, growing up in different areas across the country. Darren had a strong interest in the arts, particularly painting and drawing, from a young age, and went on to study an Associate Diploma of Fine Art and Queensland University in the early 80’s. This experience inspired Darren to explore new ideas and techniques within his art practice. After completing his degree, Darren took a job as a cleaner in a Victorian pie factory, as it was difficult to find employment within the arts industry at the time during the recession.

 

A year off work travelling around Australia helped Darren rekindle his interest in Australian wildlife, particularly birds.

“I soon realized how unique Australian wildlife is - to be able to adopt and evolve to survive on a drop of water. The harshness of our environment means that we have the most resilient and beautiful wildlife in the world. I think our challenge, is to learn how to adapt and evolve alongside our amazing wildlife and environment - a process which can enhance our quality of life whilst preserving that of the creature that we share this island continent with.”
 

Darren then went on to study graphic design, eventually moving on to a freelance position and setting up his own company, ‘Monkey Tail Design’ which encompasses all aspects of design, including graphic design, commercial illustration, and fine art. After his first solo exhibition in 1999, Darren went on to participate in numerous solo and group exhibitions.

 

A move to 25 acres of hilly granite outcrop country at Highlands, Central Victoria had been a dream for Darren and his family for many years. It was here that he spent 2.5 years building a mudbrick, off the grid, energy efficient house with a purpose-built studio for his artwork and larger sculptures, with room for more extensive native gardens for the wildlife.

 

Manyung Gallery hosts many of Darren’s larger sculptures made from steel and corrugated iron, including bird baths and ‘patchwork’ design sculptures.

Darren Gilbert Resumé

Education & Qualifications

1978 - Ballarat & Queens Anglican Grammer School

1979 - Ballarat School of Mines & Industries

1980 - 84 - Queensland College of Art

1984 - 88 - William Angliss College Melbourne, 4 year Pastrycook Apprenticeship

1993 - 94 - Dandenong College of T.A.F.E, Associate Diploma of Arts, Graphic Arts 

 

Exhibitions

2018 - Mce Grange Spring Sculpture Exhibtion, Group
2018 - Darren Gilbert @ Bolin Bolin Gallery, Bulleen Art & Garden, Solo
2018 - Janet Matthews & Darren Gilbert @ Town and Country Gallery, Group
2018 - WASA, Wild Awards @ Burrinja Gallery, Group
2018 - Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery - Print and Drawing Awards, Group
2017 - Darren Gilbert @ Sedona Estata, Solo
2017 - Mica Grange Spring Sculpture Exhibtion, Group
2017 - Wildlife Art Society Exhibtion @ Geelong Art Society Gallery, Group
2017 - Janet Matthews & Darren Gilbert @ Town and Country Gallery, Group
2017 - Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition, Group
2017 - ARC yinner Sculpture Exhibition, Group
2017 - Mica Grange Autumn Sculpture Exhibition, Group
2017 - Pauline John & Darren Gilbert @ Meeniyan Art Gallery, Group
2017 - Yarra Glen Arts Show, Group
2016 - Mica Grange Spring Sculpture Exhibition, Group
2016 - Janet Matthews & Darren Gilbert @ Gallery 34 Gallery, Group
2016 - Red Pepper Gallery, Solo
2016 - Janet Matthews & Darren Gilbert @ Town and Country Gallery, Group
2016 - Mica Grange Autumn Sculpture Exhibtion, Group
2016 - Yea Arts Carnivale, Open Studios
2015 - Janet Matthews & Darren Gilbert @ Gallery 34 Gallery, Group
2015 - Janet Matthews & Darren Gilbert @ Town and Country Gallery, Group
2015 - Mica Grange Autumn Sculpture Exhibition, Group
2015 - Yea Arts Carnivale, Open Studios 
2014 - Toorak Village Art Fair, Group
2014 - The Light Factory Gallery, Solo
2014 - Janet Matthews & Darren Gilbert @ Gallery 34 Gallery, Group
2014 - 3 LEGGED CHAIR... Impromptu Exhibtion with Leone Gabrielle, Darren Gilbert, Andrew Maclean, Jill Maclean, Philip Wischer
2013 - Janet Matthews & Darren Gilbert @ Gallery 34 Gallery, Group
2013 - Toyota Community Spirit Gallery indoor outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
2013 - Wild4art @ The Light Factory Gallery, Group
2013 - Food & Wine Exhibition @ The Light Factory Gallery, Group
2012 - Janet Matthews & Darrren Gilbert @ Gallery 34 Gallery, Group
2012 - Wild4art @ Town and Country Gallery, Group
2012 - The Light Factory Gallery, Group
2011 - Gallery 34 - Art Gallery, Solo
2011 - Wild4art @ The Light Factory Gallery, Group
2011 - enLIGHTenment, Group
2011 - Wild4art @ Pantechnicon, Group
2010 - Wild4art @ Ruffy, Group
2010 - Gallery 34 - Art Gallery, Solo
2010 - WASA @ Karrawarra, Art Gallery, Group
2010 - WASA @ Montsalvat Art Gallery, Group
2010 - WASA @ Gippsland Art Gallery, Group
2010 - Creative Gippsland Art Festival, Solo
2010 - Wild4art @ Art Melbourne, Group
2010 - Monkey Tail Collection 4, Solo
2010 - HiArt 2010, Group
2010 - 100kNorth Arts @ Marmalades, Group

 

Awards

2018 - Wildlife Artists Society of Australia, Wild Awards
2018 - Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, Finalist Print & Drawing Awards
2017 - Wildlife Artists Society of Australia, Peoples Choice Award
2017 - Wildlife Artists Society of Australia, 3rd Price
2017 - Yarra Glen Arts Show, Highly Commended
2017 - Yarra Glen Arts Show, Peoples Choice Award
2014 - Tallarook Art Society, Peoples Choice Award
2013 - Wildlife Artists Society of Australia, Highly Commended
2012 - Tallarook Art Society, Goulburn Valley Water Award
2011 - Travelling Scholarship 2011, Noosa Regional Gallery, Finalists
2010 - Wildlife Artists Society of Australia, Highly Commended
2009 - Wildlife Artists Society of Australia, All About Wildlife 'Most Popular Artworks' Runner Up
2008 - Wildlife Artists Society of Australia, BOCA, Runner Up
2008 - Wildlife Artists Society of Australia, Highly Commended
2007 - Tallarook Art Society, Endangered Flora & Fauna Award
2007 - Yea Rotary Art Show, Highly Commended Award
1997 - Wildlife Artists Society of Australia, Drawing Award
 
 

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