David Milne

David Milne is a contemporary artist who was born in Scotland in 1946, and is currently based in Sydney, Australia. Milne has established himself as one of Australia's most innovative and provocative artists, with a practice that spans painting, sculpture, and installation. Milne's artistic practice is known for its' conceptual rigour and the exploration of themes such as identity, spirituality, and social justice through the mode of abstraction. He draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, including popular culture, history, and contemporary politics. His work depicts a personal and collective social conscience, as a commentary and symbolic reflection of the human condition within a greater universality.

From studying painting in 1966 at the National Art College, Sydney Tech, Milne moved to London as an Art Restorer for the London Galleries, before returning to Melbourne in 1971. Milne’s work has been exhibited in over 21 major solo exhibitions, 18 group exhibitions, including a 2 man show with John Perceval, an Australia-wide touring exhibition with Museum Victoria (1993-1996), two solo shows at Spoletto, Italy, and the Australian Embassy, Tokyo. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards and grants, including the Australia Council Fellowship and the Helen Lempriere Scholarship.

Milne is deeply committed to using his art as a tool for social change and activism, reflected through his use of colour, shape and texture to create depth. He has worked on a number of public art projects that engage with contemporary social issues, and he is vocal advocate for the role of art in shaping public discourse. Milne's art continues to evolve and push boundaries, reflecting his deep engagement with the social and political issues of our time. His works have been praised for their intellectual depth, their emotional resonance, and their powerful critique of contemporary society. He is widely regarded as one of Australia's most important and influential contemporary artists working today.

Biography

Education

1966
National Art School, Sydney Technical College, Sydney, Australia

Selected Exhibitions

2019
Jacob Hoerner Galleries, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia
Amsterdam, The Netherlands


2018
Jacob Hoerner Galleries, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia


2017
Eastgate Gallery, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia


2016
Eastgate Gallery, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia


2015
Eastgate Gallery, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia


2014
Eastgate Gallery, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia


2013
Art Nomad, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia


2009
ACGA Gallery, Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia


2007
Artistry Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne, Australia


2006
Artistry Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne, Australia


2005
Artistry Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne, Australia


2004
Artistry Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne, Australia


2003
Temple Gallery, Sorrento, Victoria, Australia


2002
Smyrnios Gallery, Prahran, Melbourne, Australia


2001
Smyrnios Gallery, Prahran, Melbourne, Australia


2000
Smyrnios Gallery, Prahran, Melbourne, Australia


1999
Shanghai, China


1998
Shanghai, China


1997
Shanghai, China


1996-93
My Heart is Breaking Museum of Victoria, Touring Exhibition, Australia-wide


1992
Australian Trade Centre, Wanchai, China
Gallery Mei, Tokyo, Japan


1991
Australian Embassy, Tokyo, Japan


1990
Qdos Gallery, Lorne, Victoria, Australia


1989
Qdos Gallery, Lorne, Victoria, Australia


1988
Alexandra Galleries, Perth, Western Australia, Australia


1987
John Hoerner Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1986
John Hoerner Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1985
John Hoerner Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1983
John Hoerner Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1982
John Hoerner Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1981
John Hoerner Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1980
John Hoerner Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1979
Avant Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia
Spolletto Art Festival, Italy


1978
Avant Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1977
Avant Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1976
Avant Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1975
Avant Galleries, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia


1974
Andrew Ivanyi Galleries, Toorak, Melbourne, Australia


1973
Andrew Ivanyi Galleries, Toorak, Melbourne, Australia


1972
Andrew Ivanyi Galleries, Toorak, Melbourne, Australia

Awards and Recognition

2019
Sydney Contemporary Represented by Jacob Hoerner Galleries, Carriageworks, Sydney, Australia


2018
Sydney Contemporary Represented by Jacob Hoerner Galleries, Carriageworks, Sydney, Australia

Collections

Newcastle Regional Art Gallery
Benalla Regional Art Gallery
Corporate & Private Collections in Australia, Asia, Europe and the UK

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The spirited ashes of our past
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David Milne, The spirited ashes of our past, 2020, Acrylic on cotton duck, 102 x 153 cm
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The rose gives the bees honey
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David Milne, The rose gives the bees honey, 2020, Acrylic on cotton duck, 51 x 51 cm
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Harvest blocks, reflected light, cosmic rays, and sacred might
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David Milne, Harvest blocks, reflected light, cosmic rays, and sacred might, 2020, Acrylic on caravaggio linen, 96 x 153 cm
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Elohim particles as light rain, and radiate the sacred strain
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David Milne, Elohim particles as light rain, and radiate the sacred strain, 2020, Acrylic on caravaggio linen, 90 x 120 cm
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