Lives and works in Sydney
Represented by nanda\hobbs
\ Artists
Zoë MacDonell
I have explored organic mark making; all the shapes and patterns are extracted from my observations.
Zoë MacDonell delves into what it means to exist in the enormity of the universe. This cosmic perspective has been informed by her extensive travels—in Africa, Antarctica, Europe, Asia and the Americas—and has provided her with the source material for her unique works, referencing non-site-specific landscapes.
Her practice of layering, collaging, painting and drawing on swathes of silk has provided the perfect medium and framework for her to render her vision. Long strands of interwoven collage create string-like structures that are richly layered in tonality. The work expresses, with subtlety but also great deftness, basic human emotions ranging from haunting dreams to ecstasy.
\ Artworks
Forever red
2017 \ Acrylic paint, pastel, colour pencil on layers of silk and paper \ 150x266cm
Light of Disguise
2014 \ Acrylic paint, pastel, charcoal, colour pencil on layers of silk and paper \ 139x113cm
SOLD
Reflections Blue
2021 \ Acrylic on board \ 12.7 x 22.86cm
Stealing fire
2017 \ Acrylic paint, pastel, colour pencil on layers of silk and paper \ 150x271cm
SOLD
Vanilla Slice
2015 \ Acrylic paint, pastel, charcoal, colour pencil on layers of silk and paper \ 147x122cm
Veil of night
2017 \ Acrylic paint, pastel, colour pencil on layers of silk and paper \ 150x241cm
SOLD
Watery Light
2014 \ Acrylic paint, pastel, charcoal, colour pencil on layers of silk and paper \ 139x114cm
SOLD
\ News
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\ Exhibitions featuring Zoë MacDonell
12 - 14 Meagher Street
Chippendale, NSW 2008
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm ONLINE Saturday – closed until further notice Following the latest NSW Government advice in relation to Covid— from Monday 29th June, the Gallery will be operating online only—Monday to Friday 9-5 pm for the duration of the Sydney lockdown All events associated with Paul Ryan (South by Southwest) and Les Rice (Disco Inferno) exhibitions have been postponed. We will keep you advised of any further changes as they arise. COVID Safe Check-in: As part of the Nanda\Hobbs COVID safety plan, all visitors to the gallery must sign in via the Service NSW QR code.
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm ONLINE Saturday – closed until further notice Following the latest NSW Government advice in relation to Covid— from Monday 29th June, the Gallery will be operating online only—Monday to Friday 9-5 pm for the duration of the Sydney lockdown All events associated with Paul Ryan (South by Southwest) and Les Rice (Disco Inferno) exhibitions have been postponed. We will keep you advised of any further changes as they arise. COVID Safe Check-in: As part of the Nanda\Hobbs COVID safety plan, all visitors to the gallery must sign in via the Service NSW QR code.