Dave McDermott
American painter
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Dave McDermott (born 1974) is an American artist from Santa Cruz, California who currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.[1] He earned his BFA from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, and his MFA from Parsons School of Design in New York.
Dave McDermott | |
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| Born | 1974 (age 51–52) Santa Cruz, CA |
McDermott is primarily known for his work in painting and collage. His paintings are characterized by their use of cultural signifiers and a conspicuous focus on materials, often incorporating gold leaf, yarn, and wood relief alongside oil and canvas.
He is represented by Grimm in Amsterdam.
Solo exhibitions
Goethe's Girlfriend Brennan & Griffin—New York March 2014–April 2014
The Power and Influence of Joseph Wiseman Grimm—Amsterdam November 2013–January 2014
Pleasure Centre Twig—Brussels October 2012–December 2012
Tot Duve Berlin—Berlin April–June 2012
A Rake's Progress Grimm—Amsterdam March–May 2011
The Modern Temper Duve Berlin—Berlin January 2010–March 2011
Awards and recognition
- Zabludowicz Collection Artist in Residence, Sarvisalo, Finland (2010)[2]