Fintan Magee was born 1985 in Lismore NSW, encouraged by his parents he began drawing at a young age. In 2009 he began painting full time and has generated the momentum of a steam train in recent months.

His walls, oil paintings and prints create visual circus of scattered imagery and styles, drawing inspiration from advertising, nature, street culture and architecture, His paintings  transport the viewer beyond mundane routines and expectations, into a world of unexpected beauty and chaotic balance, highlighting the extraordinary nature of our everyday existence.

Magee currently resides in Brisbane, Australia and works as an artist, illustrator, designer and muralist.

http://www.fintanmagee.com

Curriculum Vitae

Education

2002, Certificate 2 in Visual arts – Ipswich TAFE

2005-2006, Diploma of Fine arts – Southbank institute of TAFE

2007-2009, Bachelor of Fine arts – Griffith University, QCA

Exhibitions

2007 Altered States, Southbank TAFE, Graduate group exhibition

Visual Flirtation, Group exhibition, Southbank plaza

2009 Versastyle, Group exhibition, The Fort Gallery, Brisbane

Well Hung, Group exhibition, Versus Gallery, Brisbane

Making a Name, Group exhibition, Open Studios, Coffs Harbour

Bamboo Rollercoaster, Solo Exhibition, The Fort Gallery, Brisbane

2010 Fly on the wall, Group exhibition, The Fort Gallery, Brisbane

Step up foundation, fund raiser, Group exhibition, Visible Ink

Selected Commissions

2007 Footlocker Managers Convention – Art demo

Gympie Youth Festival – Art workshop and demonstration

Vickie Summers – Exterior wall painting

The Region Clothing – Interior wall painting

2008 Bridgestone Manager’s convention – Art demo

Mad Dance Studios – Interior wall painting

2009 Maashaven, Rotterdam – Exterior wall painting

The Optimen – CD Cover illustration and design

City Care, Brisbane – Exterior wall painting

Universal Store – Exterior wall painting

Diecke Richards Architects – Exterior wall painting

2010 The phone booth, Vodaphone dealership – Interior wall painting

Fusions Gym – Interior wall painting

The Optimen – Music video animation

Velvet Couch Clothing – T-shirt illustration

Competitions

2007 Churchie Emerging Art Awards, Finalist

2009 Ipswich Art Awards, Finalist

Churchie Emerging Art awards, Finalist

Dimensions art Festival, Finalist

2010 Lethbridge 10 000 art prize, Finalist

Selected Publications

2009 Scene Magazine, Issue 812- Artist interview

City News, Brisbane, September issue – Exhibition profile

Hell Yeah Magazine, Issue 1 – Artist interview

2010 Sunday Mail, 11 July, Artist interview and exhibition profile