David
Martinello

David Martinello Bio:
 Art and Craft are both considerations of David Martinello and his work is informed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Queen's University and years working as a carpenter. He has curated at galleries and has participated in many shows with his painting and sculpture, with a commission for permanent public art installation being his latest showing. 
 David’s main preoccupation is with wood as a material, and it informs all of his work. By gathering observations about wood, working to highlight its esoteric attributes David has been referred to as ‘A See-er’ because of his ability to note and distill wood’s notable attributes through his gestural actions.
 Inspired by the development of techniques for creative growth, David’s Art is crafted out of a curation of several mediums, not just wood. By drawing together impressions found within the attributes of wood, and coupling them with the use of paint and other mediums (like digital representation) wooden characteristics evolve into a lyrical impasto-like vocabulary. By leveraging the mechanics of meaning between art and craft, David’s practice highlights wood’s attributes to speak to our relationship to the wood, and in turn forests. 
 David’s exploration of wood not only is through his abstract sculptures and paintings on board, but also via his company Alternative Woodworks, which produces unique modern-rustic furniture. He’s also published a book of poetry, Hedged Nothing and is currently pursuing a thesis ‘Forest in the Face of Colour’ for several projects in the near future.

David Martinello835 Alget Avenue, Mill Bay, BCV0R 2P1info@alternativewoodworks.com250-701-2771www.damartinello.comwww.alternativewoodworks.comwww.facebook.com/altwoodworksinstagram-@damartinello                 @alternative_woodworks

UPCOMING-Forest in the Face of Colour (tbc) an exploration of divergence through sculpture, paintings.-Unspecified release date Gary Oak Group Project Victoria B.C., Canada. Abstract sculpture photo and write up in coffee table book.
PUBLIC COMMISIONS-July 2018, ongoing- Interweave A permanent installation in the lobby of the Island Savings Centre, Duncan B.C.
PAST-April 15, 2018 Harmonized Motion A live action painting performance in conjunction with improvised musical vocalizations by Sara Marreiros and Laurel Murphy-April 2018- Out of Seen The Ou Gallery, Duncan B.C., Canada. A solo show comprised of Paintings and sculpture -March 2018- Under/Where? The Ou Gallery, Duncan B.C., Canada. Abstract Painting for Group Show-November 2017-January 2018 oneTree Exhibition Robert Bateman Centre, Victoria B.C., Canada. Abstract sculpture for Group show. -December 2016- January 2017 Windy Tree Pop-up Gallery, Victoria B.C., Canada. Sculptures, paintings and book submitted for Group show-November 2015-January 2016 oneTree Exhibition- Robert Bateman Centre, Victoria B.C., Canada. Sculptures submitted for Group show-August 2015 Decored Martin Bachelor Gallery, Victoria B.C., Canada. Curator/participant of group show- sculpture, paintings and furniture.-April 2013 The LOOK Show The Bay Centre, Victoria B.C.Canada. Group show, sculpture and painting shown.-January 2013 Impressions- Art, Craft, Poetry Martin Bachelor Gallery, Victoria B.C., Canada. Solo show of sculpture, paintings and furniture.-December 2012 Hedged Nothing 167 page self published book of poetry. Book release and reading at the Firehouse Wine Bar, Duncan BC, Canada.-December 2010 – April 2012 Owner/Creative Director/Artist Points Art Gallery, Duncan, B.C., Canada. www.pointsartgallery.weebly.com
-2011, Reinstated Fine Art practice.
-April 2009- CVAC Spring Show and Sale, Quw’utsun’ Cultural and conference centre, Duncan, B.C., Canada. Group show, Awarded Recognition of Artistic Merit for 'Gayle's Vein' situational table.
-2004 to Present- Owner, Operator and Creative Director Alternative Woodworks Ltd Unique Furniture/Custom Milling, Cowichan Valley, B.C., Canada. 
-2002, Ceased Fine Art practice, moved to Vancouver Island.
-May/June 1999 Headlock- Class of 1999 Exhibition, Union Gallery/ Ontario Hall- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Group show large installation of sculptural painting.
-September 1996- June 1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts,  Accredited from Queens University-Kingston Ontario, Canada. 
-September-December 1999. Water and Architecture, Stauffer Library Hall- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Solo sight specific installation.
-December 1997- January 10, 1998.  Cruz, Union Art Gallery- Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Group show, several paintings included.  
-September 1995- June 1996 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Initiated at Lakehead University- Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
-September 1995- Emergence/See, Definitely Superior Artist Run Centre- Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.  Group show, large painting included.