Dara Park - Fine Art Painter
Of Anglo/Thai heritage, I was born and raised in London. After school I moved to France and went to the École des Beaux Arts in Aix-en-Provence to study architectural draughtsmanship. However, the life drawing classes held far more appeal than technical drawing and during the time spent in this sun-drenched land of Cézanne, I gradually, and in due course, definitively, turned towards fine art.
The work dates from 2020 until the present. The paintings are based on gardens, woods and landscapes in England and abroad. Through pattern, shapes and threads of colour they strive to capture and interlace a lyrical and luminous potpourri of snapshots and observations into tapestry like narratives. Sometimes, various creatures find their way into the compositions. They are not always in plain sight, as is the case in real life, but they are all important sentient beings, each in their own way, contributing to the eclectic mosaic of life.
Education
MA Fine Art (Painting) - City & Guilds of London Art School
BA French and Art History - Roehampton University, London
Upcoming show
Wimbledon Art Trail Open House – 12th-13th September 2026
Exhibiting
2021 RSSW (Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour) - 141st Open Annual Exhibition
2016-2026 Artfinder (online gallery)
2016 'Looking to the Stars' exhibition - The Brick Lane Gallery
2015 Merton Arts Trail with ‘Wild’ (Wimbledon Life Drawing)
2013 Merton Arts Trail Open House
2011 Merton Arts Trail Open House
2011 Open Studio (Spring + Autumn) – Wimbledon Art Studios
2010 Cork Street Open Exhibition — shortlisted
2009 Open Studio (Spring + Autumn) – Wimbledon Art Studios
2009 Exhibition with artist and philanthropist Susan Mensah (1968-2024), ‘Artists for Human Rights’ - The Garden Hall, St Mary’s Church (Wimbledon)
2009 Guildford High School Charity Auction—Guildford High School
2008 Kings College Charity Auction—Cotman Gallery, Kings College, Wimbledon
2008 Open Studio (Spring + Autumn) – Wimbledon Art Studios
2007 Open Studio (Spring + Autumn) – Wimbledon Art Studios
2005 Christies Charity Auction with The Art Movement
2004 Islington Art & Design Fair - Candid Arts Trust
2004 Affordable Art Fair with Hicks Gallery
2004 Islington Art & Design Fair - Candid Arts Trust
2003 Thomas Eggar Solicitors, London
2003 City & Guilds MA Degree Show
2001 4Cast Ltd. London – Solo representation throughout the company offices
2001 Ashridge Young Artists’ Exhibition (Hemel Hempstead)
2000 Dearle & Henderson Exhibition, London
1999 FI Young Artists’ Exhibition, Hemel Hempstead
1997 Ashridge Young Artists’ Exhibition, Hertfordshire
1996 Connoisseur Gallery, London
1995 The Cut Gallery, London
1985 Park Gallery, London
1984 RA Summer Exhibition, London
Additional viewing of work
Instagram (daraparkpaintings)
Sales: Art finder (online gallery: Original Dara Park - artwork for sale | Artfinder)
If you would like to make any enquiries about purchasing any of the works on the website, kindly Contact Dara.