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David Ardley 


David Ardley has been working on aluminium as a surface for his oil paintings for over 20 years. In that time he has developed and perfected the technique to create unique and inspiring artworks. 

Ardley uses a multi-step process to create his pieces. The process begins with preparing the canvas shape and surface out of aluminium. The subject, frequently a waterscape, is then created using both scratching (etching) gestures on the surface of the aluminium, and the careful building up of layers in oil paint. Working on the metallic surface enables the artist to achieve shimmering and glistening effects across the artwork, which is further enhanced when the viewer moves past the piece.


Ardley is inspired by the connection we all share with natural world, especially the Ocean. Ardley strives to convey this connection by creating immersive artworks that capture the experience of inhabiting nature. When viewing Ardley's pieces the feeling of swimming in the shallows, diving into the deep or riding a wave is conjured.

Ardley has received awards and accolades for his work including being awarded the NZ QEII Arts Council Grant in 1989, First Prize for Landscape at the Australian d’Arcy Doyle Art Award and the People’s Choice Award at the Swell Sculpture Festival. Ardley has also produced notable commissions including a large painted ceiling for a palace in the Ukraine. David Ardley's paintings hang in many private and corporate collections in New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe. 

By painting and etching on aluminium, Ardley creates unique shimmering and glistening effects that capture light passing through water.

David Ardley is inspired by the connection we all share with natural world, especially the Ocean. Ardley strives to convey this connection by creating immersive artworks that capture the experience of inhabiting nature.

David Ardley Works Available At Black Door Gallery


David Ardley- "Underwater Expanse," Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminum, 90 x 2350mm, 2022
David Ardley, "Rain on the Horizon", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 800 x 1150mm, 2019
David Ardley, "Goldscape", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 1100 x 1100mm, 2018

Previously Exhibited At Black Door Gallery


David Ardley, "Metallic Barrel", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 1100 x 1400mm
David Ardley, "Cathedral of Light", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 1100 x 1370mm
David Ardley, "H20 I", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 750 x 1100mm, 2016
David Ardley, "Reef Light", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 1150 x 950mm
David Ardley, “Radiant Ocean Sky”, Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 1150 x 650mm, 2016, Contemporary Water Painting
David Ardley, "Dream Scape II", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 1400 x 930mm
David Ardley, "Liquid Paua", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 800 x 1250mm, 2016
David Ardley, "Radiant Light", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 650 x 1150mm, 2016
David Ardley, "H20 Rock", Oil on Canvas, 910 x 1220mm, 2016
David Ardley, "Romancing the Sky", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 1500 x 900mm, 2017
David Ardley, "Light in the Sky", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 800 x 1150mm, 2019, SOLD
David Ardley, "Ripples in the Sand", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 1150 x 950mm
David Ardley, "Liquid Light", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 800 x 1200mm
David Ardley, "Blue Cathedral of Light", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 800 x 1150mm, 2018, Painting
David Ardley, "Radiant Seascape", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 1250 x 650mm, 2017
David Ardley, "Liquid Frangipani", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium,  800 x 1150mm
David Ardley- "Cathedral of Light", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 900 x 1150mm, 2022
David Ardley- "Clearing Storm", Mussini Resin Oil on Aluminium, 2019, 950 x 1400mm, SOLD

Previous Large Scale Commissions By David Ardley


David Ardley Exhibition at Black Door Gallery
David Ardley Artwork In Situ at Black Door Gallery
David Ardley Artwork In Situ at Black Door Gallery
David Ardley Artwork In Situ | Outdoor Installation
David Ardley Artwork In Situ at Black Door Gallery
David Ardley In Situ- Private Residence
David Ardley In Situ- Private Residence
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