After more than a decade of focusing on large-scale public murals, Damien Mitchell - a celebrated artist known for his hyper-realistic style - will unveil his first solo exhibition in over ten years, featuring an entirely newcollection of paintings on canvas, created using spray paint.
The exhibition opens on April 2, 2025, with an exclusive opening night from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. , concluding on April 16, 2025, at SOL Gallery, 420 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.
Mitchell, whose murals have left an indelible mark on public spaces around the world, has spent the last year refining his technique, creating a stunning collection of works that push the boundaries of his celebrated realistic style. These intricate and immersive pieces come to life oncanvas, capturing the same depth, movement, and realism as his monumental street murals—while exploring new concepts and compositions within the controlled environment of the studio.
The opening night will provide an opportunity for guests to meet Damien Mitchell, hear about his creative journey, and experience these new works in person.
Find more info at solgallery.com.au/events/damien-mitchell.
"As an artist specialising in large-scale, realistic public artworks, I’ve spent years transforming walls using vibrant murals. This exhibition marks a point in my creative journey, bringing the techniques and tools learned thus-far outdoors, into a gallery setting.
"Every piece in this show is created entirely with spray cans, a medium I’ve utilized on many large-scale projects around the world. Spray paint allows me to merge precision with spontaneity, layering texture and detail using the chaotic nature of aerosol."
In this collection, I explore spaces without people, portraits without space around them and discarded objects painted gold. Although created without an expressed theme, I felt a unified aesthetic emerged of a decaying world, people hidden behind masks and a search for beauty in the discarded. All work was produced between March 2024 and April 2025." - Damien Mitchell
