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LLAEL MCDONALD

PLENTY

16 – 28 NOVEMBER 2023

Public Opening: 5 – 7pm 16th November
Presale: From Saturday 4th November

In her second and final solo exhibition at Sketch Co. Gallery for 2023, McDonald presents 23 works that create a feast for the eye. This new collection is again dedicated to the quiet beauty that Llael finds in her choice of subject matter – fresh produce.
Medley
Herald
Floodlands
Festive
Painted in her signature Dutch masters inspired style, Llael’s paintings present moody compositions where light and the promise of narrative re-animate her chosen objects all the while hinting at memory and the nostalgic. Just cracked eggs, sliced red onions, and olive oil accompanied by cauliflower, all appear waiting to be transformed into hearty dishes, ready for sharing and enjoyment.
These paintings showcase life sized subjects, allowing for a more legitimate connection to these objects, as if you can reach out and handle them. Llael encourages viewers to seek their own connection to her subject matter, to evoke feelings of opulence and indulgence. 
Llael McDonald

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Based outside of Melbourne, Llael works from her studio in the Victorian Highlands. Here, she had the time and space to set up a studio and permanent installation table to use for her still life compositions, using her own collection of sculptures as subjects for her paintings.

Having grown up in the inner-city of Melbourne, Llael was immersed into the arts from a young age. Later studying under artist Terri Matassonni at the Independent College of Art and Design in 1996.

Llael is a mid-career artist, having been practising as a professional artist for almost 27 years. She has exhibited her paintings across several galleries in Australia as well as overseas. Her work has sold into private and corporate collections in across America, France, UK and of course, Australia.

ARTWORKS

Llael McDonald

seafood, 2023
23 x 28 x 6 cm Oil on canvas Sold

Llael McDonald

Broken quail eggs II, 2023
27 x 35 x 6 cm Oil on canvas Sold

Llael McDonald

Broken Quail Eggs, 2023
27 x 35 x 6 cm Oil on canvas Sold

Llael McDonald

The Humble Eggplant, 2023
35 x 27 x 6 cm Oil on canvas Sold

Llael McDonald

Five olives, 2023
27 x 35 x 6 cm Oil on canvas Sold

Llael McDonald

Cheese and Figs, 2023
27 x 35 x 6 cm Oil on canvas Sold

Llael McDonald

Scallop with Caviar, 2023
23 x 28 x 6 cm Oil on canvas $590.00

Llael McDonald

Pink Grapefruit, 2023
23 x 28 x 6 cm Oil on canvas Sold

Llael McDonald

Lemon and Light, 2023
23 x 28 x 6 cm Oil on canvas Sold

Llael McDonald

Mushrooms and Peppercorns, 2023
23 x 38 x 6 cm Oil on canvas $590.00

Llael McDonald

Jap and Queensland Blue, 2023
40 x 50 x 6 cm Oil on canvas $1,900.00

Llael McDonald

Red Onions, 2023
40 x 50 x 6 cm Oil on canvas Sold

Llael McDonald

Eggs in a Glass Bowl II, 2023
30 x 40 x 6 cm Oil on canvas Sold

Llael McDonald

Sushi III, 2023
20 x 25 x 6 cm Oil on canvas $590.00

Llael McDonald

Mushrooms and Asparagus, 2023
20 x 25 x 6 cm Oil on canvas $590.00

Llael McDonald

Sushi II, 2023
20 x 25 x 6 cm Oil on canvas $590.00

Llael McDonald

Sushi I, 2023
20 x 25 x 6 cm Oil on canvas $590.00

Llael McDonald

Green Capsicum, 2023
35 x 27 x 6 cm Oil on canvas $690.00

Llael McDonald

Indulgent II, 2023
50 x 40 x 6 cm Oil on canvas $1,990.00

Llael McDonald

Umami, 2023
49 x 65 x 6 cm Oil on canvas $2,200.00
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