Travis De Vries
Artist biography
A creator of dark fiction and graphic artwork, Travis is a multidisciplinary creator with a rich background in vis arts, performance, literature and Indigenous culture. Spending a majority of time in his own head, Travis creates world within worlds, bringing to life characters on the page and canvas from his ever growing, fantasy, parallel universe.
Most recently selected as the 2018 Create NSW Aboriginal Arts Fellow, Travis has been an industry vanguard for a decade working across multiple genres. Travis lives between Sydney and Glen Gallic in the Hunter Valley where, among other things, he takes inspiration from the majestic lands surrounding the property.
Travis is also the Producer/ Co-Host of the BRORIGINALS Podcast, an Aboriginal comedy advice podcast.
Artforms used
Visual Arts, Podcasting
Artist statement
In IDEAS, DRAFTS & LOOPS Travis presents a selection of new works exploring old ideas that have never been exhibited before.
Concepts range from the crushing spirals of buildings Travis experienced during his first visit to the city to the dark gods and flames of lust of his more recent major exhibitions as well as his ponderings on life, death and love since the passing of his Dutch born Grandfather.
The exhibition will present work in a range of mediums including: drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, audio and literary forms.
Upcoming exhibitions
Travis De Vries will be exhibiting Ideas, Drafts and Loops at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Wednesday 3 October (opening night) to 7 October 2018.
Current work
Travis is working on a major touring exhibition at the moment and is the artist in residence at Gallery Gallery and the Australian Museum. Major touring work "Garden" will premiere in May 2019.
Website and social media links
Website: www.travisdevries.com
Facebook: facebook.com/travisdevriesart
Instagram: @travishdevries