David Connolly
Artist's Biography
Born in 1953, Brigus, Newfoundland, David Connolly has spent many comfortable moments, meticulously encapsulating the essence of his homeland. A predominantly self taught artist, David Connolly has spent the time to remind us of the beauty that is Newfoundland. Though he is currently residing in downtown Toronto, he often sneaks away to visit the rolling bluffs, quaint houses and frothing waves of his home. Having a deep appreciation of the natural beauty of the landscape and the traditional architecture of Newfoundland. After a short stint at The Toronto School of Art David decided to dedicate all of his time to the pursuit of art, and we would have to say, he’s looking in the right place.
Selected Shows and Exhibitions
2017 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2016 One of a Kind Show, Toronto, Ontario
2016 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2016 Super Wonder Gallery, Scapes, Toronto, Ontario
2016 Sunderland Hall, “David Connolly’s Newfoundland”, Toronto, Ontario
2015 Art Square Gallery, “Celebrar”, Toronto, Ontario
2014 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2013 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, (Best in Painting Award), Toronto, Ontario
2013 FCP Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2013 Open Architects Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2012 North Street Cafe, Brigus, Newfoundland
2011 “The Collective”, Triangle Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2011 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2011 Riverdale Artwalk, Toronto, Ontario
2010 “BowsArt”, Hang Man Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2010 Alumni Salon, Toronto School of Art, Toronto, Ontario
2010 “The Collective”, Triangle Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2010 The Little Art Show, Toronto, Ontario
2010 Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto, Ontario
2010 Cabbagetown Festival, Toronto, Ontario
2010 Art Bazaar, B Art Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2010 Riverdale Artwalk, Toronto, Ontario
2009 “Upstairs Downstairs” Hang Man Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2009 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2009 English Harbour Art Association of Newfoundland Auction, Toronto, Ontario
2008 “Square Foot Show”, AWOL Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2007 Nuit Blanche, Red Head Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2007 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario
2007 “The Backroom Exposed”, Hang Man Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2007 “Two By Two Show”, Propeller Gallery, Toronto, Ontario