Collection: Llael McDonald

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 1996.

Awards
Finalist in the Lethbridge Small Scale Art Prize 2014
Finalist in Bluethumb Art Prize 2017
Highly Commended Trentham Easter Art Show 2017 and 2019
Finalist in the Lethbridge Scale Art Prize 2022

Winner of the Curators Still life prize Tacit Gallery Melbourne 2022
Winner of the Peoples Choice award Still life art prize Tacit Gallery 2023
Finalist in National Emerging Art Prize 2023