Zoë MacDonell

Lives and works in Sydney

Artist's CV

Represented by nanda\hobbs

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

Dreamland

2016 \ Acrylic paint, pastel, colour pencil on layers of silk and paper \ 151x248cm

SOLD

Forever red

2017 \ Acrylic paint, pastel, colour pencil on layers of silk and paper \ 150x266cm

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

Tide of the Unknown I

2018 \ Silk, paper, paint and crayon \ 78 x 59cm Image size

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Tide of the Unknown II

2018 \ Silk, paper, paint and crayon \ 78 x 59cm image size

SOLD

Vanilla Slice

2015 \ Acrylic paint, pastel, charcoal, colour pencil on layers of silk and paper \ 147x122cm

Vibrations 5

2022 \ Silk and paper \ 107 x 77cm, framed

SOLD

Vibrations 6

2022 \ Silk and paper \ 107 x 77cm, framed

Vibrations 7

2022 \ Silk and paper \ 107 x 77cm, framed

\ News

NH Event

BLINK AND YOU MISSED IT — VIEW CATALOGUE

13 December 2022

In this collection are available artworks from this year’s solo gallery program; some that were not released at the time—all great examples from our talented stable.

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\ Exhibitions featuring Zoë MacDonell

GROUP.

Zoë MacDonell, Tony Mighell & Dianne Gall

9 November — 26 November 2022

9 x 5"

Group Exhibition

22 January — 6 February 2021

Summer Show

Group Exhibition

5 December — 22 December 2018

Summer Exhibition

Group Exhibition

6 December 2017 — 20 January 2018

Zoë MacDonell

Stealing fire

3 August — 18 August 2017

Zoë MacDonell

Tapestry of Night

14 July — 29 July 2016

Brave New World

Group Exhibition

18 August — 28 August 2015

Zoë MacDonell

Liquid Edge

4 June — 19 June 2015

Zoë MacDonell

Sweet Edge

8 May — 23 May 2014

Contact Us

to find out more about Zoë MacDonell.

12 - 14 Meagher Street Chippendale, NSW 2008
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday, 11am - 4pm