Daniel, congratulations on your first solo exhibition with us here at RAINBOW STUDIOS. How do you feel?

Thank you. To be honest, at first I was nervous about the solo show. Having an exhibition in Sydney was completely out of my comfort zone. I guess not knowing the market and how or if my paintings would resonate. But as soon as I had the idea about “Rhythm”and decided on a colour palette, my nerves turned into excitement. 

Over a couple of months I painted 12 canvases, rolled them up, and sent them to Sydney to be framed and displayed at the studio. The process involved many risks, but it was definitely worth it. Being part of the Darlinghurst community for a week was cool. Especially while painting the mural I got to meet people from around the block. 

'Rhythm' created a heartwarming feeling in our Darlinghurst showroom. Can you explain what this exhibition is about?

The paintings in my exhibition, 'Rhythm,' are inspired by music, nature, love, and stillness. My goal is to capture the rhythm of our daily lives and visually represent different patterns of tempo and dynamics. Swift lines show movement, while solid colours reflect the calm.

What do you have planned for your art for the rest of the year?

Painting a body of work is pretty draining. Afterwards, for a month or two, I paint absolute rubbish. But, I always find inspiration and refill my creative cup. Moving forward, I plan to explore this medium and style more, applying the lessons I've learned from this exhibition.

The style of art you've developed is different from what we have seen in previous years. Can you explain what style of art this is?

I used to primarily work with watercolours, starting with a sketch, then a black outline, and colouring from darkest to lightest. In this body of work, I reversed the process, placing the black outline last to tie everything together. Using a different medium, acrylic on canvas, forced me to change technique while maintaining my style. The choice of colour palette and theme also plays a pretty big role.

What do you love most about being an artist?

I love being able to express myself and convey my thoughts through my art.  I am an artist who experiments with different techniques and adapts to situations with confidence. I believe that making art is a relaxing process and forces you to calm down: you cannot create clean lines or apply the paint correctly if you are stressed. Music is a huge part of my life and work, so it's nice to meditate, paint for hours, and let the music subconsciously inspire me.