"When it comes to discovering the images, I approach each landscape almost like a location scout, there’s multiple elements that I look for that not only appeal to me but they tell a story; an indication of the years past and the different eras of signage and advertising. " - Donovan Christie, 2022
Donovan Christie is an artist who makes his statement by addressing the symbiotic relationship between man and manmade surroundings, objectifying and highlighting the purity of things that are often overlooked. Emerging as a teen graffiti artist, he learnt to look at his environment different from others, with an acute eye for detail. Donovan’s paintings can be seen as witty and simple at first; however much like real life, the more you look the more there is to be seen. These realistic depictions of our daily settings are a reminder to stand still and view our landscape from a different lens.