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In my work I aim to capture the indulgent and opulent nature of the depicted food and objects, finding the opulent in the everyday and inviting the viewer to relish in the rich flavour colours and textures often overlook in day to day life. The moody lighting inspired by the dutch masters coupled with the contemporary placement of the objects add a layer of focus and nostalgia, personal connection and intimacy that varies from viewer to viewer, encouraging an exploration of their own connection to the subject matter. Through my work I hope to create a feeling of indulgence not only in the opulence of food but also a personal connection of the viewer in the ordinary day to day, creating an overall sumptuous visual feast of light, colour, food and object. These limited edition prints a printed to the highest archival quality and will last as long as the original if framed and stored correctly.

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Llael McDonald's work is moody and nostalgic with underlying narratives that change from viewer to viewer. Delving into the familiar and bringing forward the ordinary to be presented to an audience with emo- tional and visual elevation. Llael aims to ignite conversations about our collective history, the diversity of culinary traditions, and the integral role of food in shaping contemporary society. Her work serves as a visual feast, stimulating the viewer's senses and intellect. It prompts us to recognise and appreciate the influences that have contributed to the development of civilisation, urging us to celebrate the power of food as a unify- ing force and a testament to our shared human experience.
History
Llael McDonald grew up in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Spotswood and showed and early propensity toward the visual arts, particularly painting, which set her on the path as a professional artist at a young age. In her tertiary years Llael attended ICAD (independent college of Art and Design) situated in the cre- ative and high energy hub of Chapel Street Melbourne. She studied painting under artist Terri Matassonni and graduated with one of the top portfolios in 1997.

 

Selected Exhibitions
101 Collins in the CBD of Melbourne (1995),
The ICAD Galleries in Prahran, Melbourne (1993 to 1996)
The Cherry Tree Restaurant in Prahran, Melbourne (1996). Pantechnicon Gallery in Daylesford in Joint exhibitions (2003)
The Melbourne Art Fair (2004)
Pantechnicon gallery “Studies in Light, solo show. (2005)
Pivotal Galleries in Richmond (2004 to 2005).
The Substation Newport (2007-2009)
Solo Show Arthouse Ink Gallery. (2011)
Group Exhibition Arthouse Ink Galleries, Yarraville. (2011)
Blue Raincoat Spotswood (2012)
The Black Dog Footscray (2012)
Fawn Gallery Collingwood (2013)
Solo Show, Catherine Abel Galleries (2014)
Solo Show, Cosmopolitan Trentham (2015)
Solo show, Cosmopolitan Hotel Trentham (2019)
The Banquet, group exhibition Weswall Gallery, Tamworth NSW 2021. Sydney Affordable Art Fair 2022
Melbourne Affordable Art Fair 2022
Micheal Read Sydney and Le Cornue Australia exhibition 2022
Solo show “ Sumptuous” Sketch Co Gallery 2023
Sydney affordable art Fair 2023
Solo show, “Plenty” Sketch Co gallery 2023
“A Dozen Eggs” solo show, Berdoulat Bath UK. 2024
“Delices” Solo show Compendium Gallery, Melbourne 2024
Selected works, Han Feng Art space NYC NY. 2024
“Savour” Solo Show, Michael Reid Southern Highlands, NSW 2024
Galleries
Michael Reid Norther Beaches , Sydney Michael Reid Southern Highlands NSW The Toowoomba Gallery, QLD
Han Feng art Space New York, New York Compendium Gallery, Melbourne
Art to Art Gallery, Melbourne Among the Pines Galley, UK