DARIN FRANKPITT

SPACE 1

Exhibition dates : 7- 19 April 2026
Opening reception : Wed 8 April 2026, 6:00 - 8:30pm

Based in Point Lonsdale, Darin Frankpitt draws inspiration from seascapes, woodlands, and shifting coastal light. Atmosphere is central to his practice, revealing a wild, sometimes mystical emotional undercurrent beneath familiar landscapes. He began painting alongside his father during childhood camping trips, later studying art at RMIT Universityand the University of Tasmania.

A tonalist influenced by French and Australian Impressionists, Frankpitt often works en plein air, developing sketches on site before refining them in the studio. Alongside traditional oils, he experiments with photography and found imagery, expanding into murals and more surreal compositions. His evolving practice reflects personal narratives—using metaphors such as distant ships on the horizon to suggest longing and loss. Through mood, light, and symbolism, Frankpitt invites viewers to connect their own experiences with the emotional landscapes he creates.