Art Canterbury 2010

Feature Artist Darren Doye exceeds all expectations!

Darren was one of the Feature Artists at this years Canterbury Art show. Most of his artwork sold in the first half an hour of opening night and by the end of the weekend a total of twenty sales had been recorded.

SHINE ON Exhibition a sellout for Darren Doye

Darren was one of six new artists at Pivotal Gallery to be included in the final group exhibition for 2009, 'Shine On'. Darren's work has been well received at the gallery, and all four of Darren's works in the exhibition sold prior to opening night, in fact three had red dots on them prior to the hanging of the show!

Above left: Urban wall in orange and red with 5 cows (140cm x 140cm) SOLD

Above right: Urban wall in red and blue with 5 cows (140cm x 140cm) SOLD

Darren Doye, Finalist at Agendo Art Prize 2009

Darren's entry for the Agendo Art Prize - Reluctant Sale

Artist's Statement:

The painting, ‘Reluctant sale’, is a response to the uncertain times now facing many Australians. Depicted is a caravan covered in Melbourne iconic imagery and an old tractor in a grass field. A real estate style ‘for sale’ sign is placed in the foreground, making reference to the economic impact on rural communities. A darkening sunset symbolises the end of abounding economic success and the approach of an uncertain period. As the caravan rusts in the field alongside the tractor, these images become remnants of a more prosperous era. The Melbourne iconography fades in the face of the grubby, corroded caravan like ancient memories from a life long forgotten. 

Darren Doye, Winner at Art Red Hill Art, May 2009

Darren's painting "Long wall with four sheep and trees" was selected as the winner from hundreds of entries in the annual Art event, held at the Red Hill Consolidated School. All of the paintings Darren entered this year were snapped up by eager buyers within the first half hour of opening night.

Darren Doye, Winner Small Works at Canterbury Art '09 

Darren took out the inaugural Small Works Award at Canterbury Art '09. The competition attracted over two hundred entries. Darren's work was well received by patrons at the show with all of his paintings quick to sell out ! He has since been invited to be a feature artist at the annual  Canturbury Art show next year.

Darren Doye, Finalist at Australia's Richest Art Prize

Darren's Entry into the Signature of M Art Prize.

Darren was awarded a place in the final twelve entries of the prestigous Signature of M Art Prize. The Prize was the richest in Australia, with $180,000 in total prize money.