Darren White

Biography: 
Born and raised in a small coastal town in New Zealand, Darren has a very strong connection to the sea and has found this feeling remains when travelling around the globe. Moving to the Sunshine Coast to attend university in Brisbane, the influence of architecture on the coastline has become a focal point within his work.
Darren paints primarily with acrylic on timber. The work he produces, although lined with a deeper feeling of loss, always aim to lighten the mood or space for the observer.
Always fascinated with imagery, Darren has spent his life drawing, photographing and painting. Deeply interested in creative thinking and its ability to solve problems, Darren furthered his education by completing a Bachelor of Industrial Design.
After over five years working in design, Darren wound down his career to dedicate more time to pursuing art.
Practice: 
In the last 10 years, I have become really aware and fascinated of the way humans interact with and impact nature, mostly among coastal fringes. The development of these areas can sometimes be seen as a negative and at early exposure this can be the easiest interpretation. But, with time and frequent interactions, these feelings can turn to an appreciation of the ma...

Bachelor of Industrial Design | 2012 | QUT | Brisbane Australia

2019 | Solo Show | Show title: Big Road. Small Town | Location: Anala Art Advisory, Glenbrook, NSW

2019 | The Other Art Fair | Show title: N/A | Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

2017 | Solo Show | Show title: Drifting | Location: The Gallery, Oasis Arcade, Peregian Beach

2014 | Solo Show | Show title: Atlantique | Location: Strada Café, Le Marais, 75003 Paris

2011 | Solo Show | Show title: Running With Clouds | Location: Ugees, West End, Brisbane

2010 | Solo Show | Show title: Self Titled | Location: Stop 16, Ashgrove, Brisbane