Daniel Connell (born 1970) is an Australian artist and arts educator. He is known for portraiture and was selected for the Australia Council's Arts Leadership Program in 2020.[1]
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| Born | Daniel Connell 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Education | Flinders University, University of South Australia |
| Known for | Drawing |
| Awards | Finalist, 2008 Doug Moran Portrait Prize |
| Website | www |
Early life
editConnell was born in South Australia. He has a Bachelor of Spanish and Latin American studies and a Diploma of Education from Flinders University, a Master of Visual Art and a PhD from the University of South Australia.[2] He lived in India for two years[3] and travels and exhibits there.[4][5][6][7] He participated in the Kochi-Muziris Biennale[8] and one of his works was vandalised during the first Biennale.[9] Connell exhibited his portraits of Sikhs in London.[10]
Connell lectures at Adelaide Central School of Art.[11]
Artistic style and subject
editConnell is known for his large-scale, drawn portraits of migrants, particularly of the Indian community in South Australia.[12][13] He created portraits of fishermen[14] and cancer patients in India.[15]
Awards and prizes
editMajor exhibitions
edit- Kochi-Muziris Biennale (2012)[19]
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale (2014)[20]
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale (2016)[21]
References
edit- ^ "Current Participants | Australia Council". Australia Council. 20 February 2020. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ "Daniel Connell". 18 October 2016. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Pholdhampalit, Khetsirin (18 May 2014). "Let's get this on tape The "tape art"". The Nation (India).
- ^ Dua, Sandeep (4 February 2011). "India still has human values". The Times of India.
- ^ "Jadeja walks unnoticed and he just loves it". The Times of India. 16 December 2014.
- ^ Nath, Parshathy J. (17 February 2016). "Art must disturb…". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "sikhchic.com | The Art and Culture of the Diaspora | Art Exhibit by Daniel Connell: Sikh-Aussie Portraits of Strength & Diversity". sikhchic.com. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Meet the artist who presented Australian Indigenous personalities at Kochi Biennale through his paintings". SBS Your Language. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Connell repairs vandalised work". The Hindu. 21 December 2012.
- ^ "Sikhs in UK to serve langar during Olympic Torch Relay - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Daniel Connell". Adelaide Central School of Art. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Richards, Stephanie (24 August 2017). "Taxi drivers star in art festival exhibition - The Lead SA". The Lead SA. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Daniel Connell: Xenosceptica 3 - InDaily". InDaily. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Australian artist's determination shines through at art fest". Press Trust of India. 22 December 2012.
- ^ "When art becomes more than lines on paper". The Hindu. 1 January 2016.
- ^ Fortescue, Elizabeth (7 March 2008). "Potpourri of portraits". Daily Telegraph (Sydney).
- ^ "7th Prospect Portrait Prize Finalists". Prospect Gallery. The City of Prospect. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "9th Prospect Portrait Prize Finalists". Prospect Gallery. The City of Prospect. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Artist wields the brush for a cause". The Hindu. 9 February 2014.
- ^ Ali, Afrah. "A people's artist celebrating dignity of labour - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Ali, Afrah. "A people's artist celebrating dignity of labour - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 November 2018.