Dave McDermott

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Dave McDermott
Born1974
Santa Cruz, CA
NationalityAmerican

Dave McDermott (born 1974) is an American artist from Santa Cruz, California who currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. [1] He earned his BFA from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, and his MFA from Parsons School of Design in New York.

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McDermott is primarily known for his work in painting and collage. His paintings are characterized by their use of cultural signifiers and a conspicuous focus on materials, often incorporating gold leaf, yarn, and wood relief alongside oil and canvas.

He is represented by Grimm in Amsterdam.

Solo exhibitions

Goethe’s Girlfriend Brennan & Griffin—New York March 2014–April 2014

The Power and Influence of Joseph Wiseman Grimm—Amsterdam November 2013–January 2014

Pleasure Centre Twig—Brussels October 2012–December 2012

Tot Duve Berlin—Berlin April–June 2012

A Rake’s Progress Grimm—Amsterdam March–May 2011

The Modern Temper Duve Berlin—Berlin January 2010–March 2011

Awards and recognition

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