‘Light’ is traditionally the subject of choice for the work of artists throughout the ages. Light conveys richness and depth, at its best connecting viewer with artist and nature itself. For me the making of a picture is a quest to, in part, to amplify that connection.

Curriculum Vitae

David Lake

Sketched from early age. From 1964 served five year apprenticeship in Sydney as Lithographic Dot Etcher and Retoucher (soon to be defunct trade requiring fine brush work, knowledge of tone and colour relationship). 1984 - Initiated a NSW regional newspaper using illustration in preference to photographs. Advertisements were all drawn (having noted in earlier years that advertising agencies’ ‘artists roughs’ were more attractive than the final printed advertisement). First put brush to canvas in Brisbane in March 2004 and though a little guidance was given by a Bosnian artist Alma Sarac, no formal art tuition has been taken. In same year set out to paint 13 portraits of people engaged in their occupations; In March 2005 held first solo exhibition ‘Fine Folk’. Then Qld Minister for Arts, Anna Bligh, took interest in the work and opened the exhibition.

Passionate about painting, when first engaged the choice was made to turn mind entirely to the craft. Within a short period painting became the only source of income.

Though landscape has been the subject in general, the play of light inspires; silence is of primary interest.

EXHIBITIONS – SOLO

2017 October ‘To Silence’, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, Tasmania

2016 April ‘ MORE Paintings Made in Tasmania’, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, Tasmania.

2014 October ‘Paintings Made in Tasmania’, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, Tasmania.

2013 April ‘In Tasmanian Light’, Longford, Tasmania.

2012 April ‘Tasmania 7301’ - Handmark Gallery, Evandale, Tasmania.

2011 ‘Two Views’ - Country Club Tasmania (two artists exhibition)

2010 October - November ‘Games with Stillwater’ - Mill Providore Gallery, Launceston,, Tasmania.

2010 ‘Launceston Landmarks’ - Ut Si Cafe - Perth, Tasmania.

2009 October - November ‘Launceston Landmarks’ - 1842 Launceston, Tasmania.

2005 March - April - ‘Fine Folk’ - Cumquats, West End, Brisbane, Queensland

EXHIBITIONS – GROUP

2015/16/17/18 Group exhibitions Gallery Pejean (Landscapes, Director’s Choice, Winter Show, Still Life,)

2015, 2014 & 2013 - Tattersall’s Landscape Art Prize (entry by Invitation only) - Brisbane

2014, 2013 & 2010 - Glover Prize, Evandale, Tasmania

2014 August ‘Landscapes 2014’, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, Tasmania.

2014 30 x 30 - Gallery Pejean, Launceston, Tasmania.

2013 Showcase - Gallery Pejean, Launceston, Tasmania.

2013 Salon des Refusés (Wynne Prize) S H Ervin Gallery, Sydney

2013 Tasmanian Art Award winners exhibition Eskleigh, Perth, Tasmania

2012 ‘Celebrating the North’ Handmark, Evandale, Tasmania

2012 Bay of Fires Art Prize - Gallery Parnella, St Helens, Tasmania

2012 ‘The Tasmanian Landscape’ Handmark, Hobart, Tasmania

2011 Handmark, Hobart & Evandale, Tasmania

2011 Tasmanian Art Award, Eskleigh Perth, Tasmania

2010 City Mission ‘ArtBeat’ -Rex Heathcote Gallery, Launceston Tasmania

2010 ‘Eat the View’ - Mill Providore Gallery, Launceston, Tasmania

2010 Tasmanian Art Award, Eskleigh Perth, Tasmania

2009 Tasmanian Art Award, Eskleigh Perth, Tasmania

2007 ‘Living Artists Week’ - 1842, Launceston, Tasmania

2007 9” x 5” - paintings on wood panels - 1842, Launceston, Tasmania

2005 ‘Christmas Delights’ - Greenoaks Gallery, Launceston, Tasmania

2005 ‘Art Expo’ Brisbane Exhibition grounds - Brisbane

2004 Bruce Watling Galleries, Brisbane

2004 Work exhibited in Brisbane City Library - Brisbane

AWARDS

2014 - Finalist Glover Prize - Tasmania

2013 - Members’ Choice - Tattersall’s Landscape Art Prize (entry by Invitation only) - Brisbane

2013 - Selected for Salon des Refusés (Wynne Prize), S H Ervin Gallery, Sydney

2013 - Finalist Glover Prize - Tasmania

2012 - Finalist Bay of Fires Art Prize - Tasmania

2011 - Winner Tasmanian Art Awards

2010 - Finalist Glover Prize - Tasmania

2010 - Judges’ Commendation Tasmanian Art Awards

PUBLICATION & REVIEW

Work published in ‘Craft Arts International’ Issue 78 - 2010 & Issue 94 - 2015

Numerous newspaper reviews in Brisbane and Launceston.

Exposure on television in Tasmania (‘Stateline’ ABC) and Brisbane - ‘This Town Brisbane’.

ABC radio in Tasmania and Queensland.