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DAVID ZAMPATTI - GALLERY OF LIFE EXPERIENCES
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL WHO LOVE LIFE ... David Zampatti was born in Australia and spent his early school years in the West Australian gold fields. After completion of later studies in Perth, he returned to the outback as a geological field assistant to conduct field studies, locating new and potential mineral areas. On fulfillment of his contract, David, enjoying the sense of space and remoteness of central Australia, developed his bush skills as a "station hand" on a large sheep station. The station had once been the site of a major gold rush in the late 1890’s where over 500,000 ounces of alluvial gold had been found. Aboriginal and seasoned prospectors regularly brought gold nuggets to the homestead which were weighed with much joy, equally proportional to the quantity or size of the gold nuggets. In a short time David also began looking for gold. His first serious attempt at prospecting was immediately successful with the find of gold nuggets scattered on a small hill only 3 kilometers from the homestead. On the strength of this find, David began prospecting in earnest. |
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An initial intention to stay a few months, became 6 months, and then years, as the magic of the ancient landscape lured David. The rugged ironstone and quartz hills under clear blue skies and the rich red earths reflecting scorching desert sunsets were captivating. The tranquil, dark nights lit by a galaxy of stars were an ideal setting for exploring and formulating new ideas. This wonderful sense of freedom he was experiencing would gestate and appear later in his art. |
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Years later, returning from his prospecting, and, with new challenges in mind, David packed his bags and headed to the United States and Europe, eventually falling in love on his journey and making Paris his home for a time. David returned to Australia in 1991 and, after settling into a new environment, began to paint. David's experiences with the outback has remained with him, and reappear throughout his art. A whimsical sense of humour reflecting a childlike and joyful interpretation of daily life appears constantly in his characters. The pretense, and rush of modern living are swept aside as the vulnerability of our deepest felt emotions are exposed and explored. David has emerged as a popular Australian artist. He has shown an ability to combine Australia’s history, its people, and its humour, within a landscape Australians define themselves.A "dry" sense of humor is never far away as his social commentary weaves itself into ordinary daily life. His artwork is truly vibrant and has attracted a following within Australia and abroad. David retains his playful philosophy towards life as each pebble in his path is constantly picked up, turned over, and pondered; as if to discover a new way to see things within the world he lives. His work effuses hope of the future before him, and a sense of contentment with the journey he shares with every viewer. |
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