Daniel McDonald - Nexus - a Sydney WorldPride Exhibition

"I hope Nexus will be a place for all people to feel at peace when they see my artwork. I want to raise awareness of diverse cultures and people to see my story and think about their own” .. Daniel McDonald, artist.

Daniel McDonald (he/him) is a Deaf First Nations LGBTQIA+ artist. As a Gadigal and Wonnarua man he represents Aboriginal art through 'Deadly Hand Talk' . He is also dedicated to amplifying the voices of people living with Disabilities in the arts and culture sectors.

Although Western Desert dot techniques inspire him, he paints with an eye to his coastal NSW and inner Sydney origins to tell his own story. In this exclusive Flinders Street Gallery exhibition for Sydney World Pride, Daniel fuses traditional painting techniques with contemporary iconography, colours and concepts. The exhibition seeks to draw harmonious connections between diverse orientations and identities.

Chosen for his contribution to Australian LGBTQIA+ community and culture, Daniel McDonald has been honoured as one of the 45 Rainbow Champions for Sydney WorldPride 2023. Daniel will not only offer the Welcome to Country at this year special Mardi Gras Parade, he will also deliver a speech with his interpreter at the Human Rights Conference.

Meet the artist on Saturday 4 March from 2pm at Flinders Street Gallery, Surry Hills.

A Sydney WorldPride exhibition.