Darren Siwes facts for kids
Darren Siwes (born in 1968) is an Australian artist. He is part Indigenous Australian and part Dutch. He was born in Adelaide, South Australia.
Siwes studied art at the University of South Australia. He earned a Bachelor of Visual Arts degree in 1996. He also completed a Graduate Diploma of Education in 1997.
Siwes has a special way of taking pictures. He photographs well-known places in South Australia. He uses a technique called long exposure. This makes a ghostly figure of an Indigenous person appear in his photos. The figure often wears a suit and tie. More recently, he has used female figures in his art. Siwes' work helps people think about important ideas. He is inspired by other contemporary Indigenous Australian artists. These include Tracey Moffatt and Gordon Bennett. He likes to explore new ways to create Aboriginal art.
His art is shown in galleries. These include Greenaway Art Gallery in Adelaide. It is also shown at Nellie Castan Gallery in Melbourne.
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Awards and Recognition
Darren Siwes has received important awards for his art.
- In 2002, he won the Anne & Gordon Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarship. This scholarship helps artists study overseas.
Art Shows and Exhibitions
Siwes' artwork has been shown in many places. He has had both solo shows and group shows.
Solo Exhibitions
These are shows where only his art was displayed:
- 2001, Misperceptions, Greenaway Art Gallery, Adelaide and Nellie Castan Gallery, Melbourne
- 1997, Fall, Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane
- 1997, Horizon Scenes, University of California, Irvine Gallery, Los Angeles
Group Exhibitions
His art has also been part of larger shows with other artists:
- 2001, ARCO (Arte Contemporáneo) World Art Fair, Madrid (Spain)
- 2000, Chemistry, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
- 2000, Beyond the Pale: Adelaide Biennial of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
- 1999, Living Here & Now: Art & Politics, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
Art Collections
Darren Siwes' art is part of important collections. This means his work is owned by museums and art banks.
- Art Gallery of South Australia
- Artbank
