COMMISSIONING AN ARTWORK
For an overview of the artist’s RESUME scroll down to the bottom of this page.
Commissions start with drawing up designs, which usually includes the construction of a maquette (a small scale model). Once the design has been accepted, large scale works are constructed as an armature and then in clay. Once clay modelling is complete all work is inspected by the client and then cast in bronze. In such a way the client is able to be involved creatively at every level. This is public sculpture at its best, a shared process.
Commissions can include portraits, full figures, non-representational abstract work, oil paintings, drawings...whatever your imagination desires, just get in touch.
For a detailed overview of the typical process involved in a commissioned work, including the thought and research that is involved in the creative process, please see the video links below.
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RESUME
2014- 2025 Ongoing private portrait sculpture commissions.
2025 Mother Ignatius McQuoin Founder of Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College, North Sydney, NSW
2024 Warners Last Test, Sydney Cricket Ground Ink wash drawing (90 x 70cm), Venues Australia
2022 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Miniature full figure portrait, sterling silver, private collection.
2021 The Churchill Project a number of larger than life Churchill portraits, private commission
2024 Aluigi Limited edition of bronze miniature portrait figures of St Aloyisius' Gonzaga, St Aloysius' College, Kirribilli, NSW
2020 Blanket Flat Oil on canvas (300 x 100cm), private commission
2019 Mary MacKillop St Charles & The Sacred Heart of God's Catholic Primary School, Ryde, NSW
2018 The Break: An acknowledgement of survivors of abuse, 300cm x 70cm cement fondu relief sculpture, St Ignatius College, Riverview, NSW
2018 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Miniature full figure portrait, sterling silver, private collection.
2018 Glimmers of Grace Illustrations for Fr Kevin Bates MS book
2018 Australian Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull Miniature full figure portrait, sterling silver, private collection.
2016 Les Kirkpatrick Commemorative bronze life size portrait, Old Ignations Union, St Ignatius College Riverview NSW
2015 Baptismal Font, Holy Name of Mary Parish, Hunters Hill NSW
2015 Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Miniature full figure portrait, sterling silver, private collection.
2014 Pope Benedict XVI 2400cm high (1.3 scale) bronze full figure portrait, BXVI Retreat Centre, Richmond NSW (commissioned by Sydney Catholic Schools)
2014 Beagle Bay Mission Commemoration100 x 100cm bronze relief of Fr Tom McNabb, first Catholic missionary to the Kimberley WA (Broome Arch Diocese)
2013 Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Miniature full figure portrait, sterling silver, private collection.
2013 Joseph and his Son plaster relief portrait sculpture, St Joseph’s Chapel, the Marist Fathers’ Villa Maria property, Hunters Hill, NSW.
2013 Madonna plaster relief portrait sculpture, St Joseph’s Chapel, the Marist Fathers’ Villa Maria property, Hunters Hill, NSW.
2012 Madonna and Child plaster relief portrait sculpture, Holy Name of Mary Parish, Hunters Hill, NSW.
2012 Saint Mary MacKillop Life size bronze full figure portrait, Mary MacKillop College, Wakeley, NSW
2010 Martin Sharp Collaboration Polychrome ceramic figure, commissioned by Damien Minton Gallery, Redfern, NSW
2010 Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Miniature full figure portrait, sterling silver, private collection.
2007 Saint Mary MacKillop Life size bronze full figure portrait, Church of Mary Immaculate, Waverley.
2006 Mary Mother of All Nations Life size bronze full figure portrait, St Brigid's Church, Marrickville, NSW
2004 The Ascension of Mary, reconstituted stone relief figure, Maria Regina Catholic Church, Avalon, NSW
2003 WW1 Veteran Mr Eric Abraham, 1.3 scale portrait bust, Warwick RSL, Queensland
2001 Kincoppal Rose Bay Chapel Plaque bronze relief sculpture, Kincoppal Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, Rose Bay, NSW
1999 The Horbury Hunt Award for Enlightened Conservation bronze relief sculpture, The Horbury Hunt Club, NSW
1998 Dr H.C. "Nugget" Coombs Life size bronze portrait bust (commissioned by Coombs family), the Howard Florey Institute of Scientific Research, The University of Melbourne, Victoria
1998 Sovereign Military Order of Malta Mosaic Crest, reconstituted stone and ceramic tiles, The Garden Chapel St Vincents Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW
1998 Ship Propeller 2 x 600cm diameter 25 ton manganese bronze bronze ship propellers, Sydney Ports Authority for Wharf 8, Cockle Bay, Australian Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, NSW
1997 Saint Peter Julian Eymard Sculpture assistant to Tom Bass, life size cold cast bronze full figure seated portrait, St. Francis' Church, Melbourne.
1996 Crucifixion of Christ Life-size Crucifix figure for the Sydney Korean Catholic Church, Auburn, NSW
1995 Passion Heart Sculpture reinforced polychromed plaster, St Kieran's Catholic Church, Manly Vale, NSW
LECTURES/ GROUP WORKSHOPS
2020 Drawing Llamas at the Pub Corporate group workshop for Endeavour Group (Australian alcoholic drinks retailer)
2018 The Sacramental Sculptor, Lecture for Witness Conference (for middle management teachers and CEO staff ), Catholic Education Office, Leichardt NSW
2017 Cockatoo Island Plein Air Drawing Day Corporate group workshop for Equifax Australia (global information solutions company)
2017 Loops, Punchlines and Classic Catches Creative Workshop Presentation, Collaborateur Creative Agency, Surry Hills, NSW
2015, 2015 Remembrance Day VIP Address Ryde Council Remembrance Day Ceremony, Ryde NSW
2015 Making the Sacred Tangible; the Sacramental role of Figurative Sculpture Faith Presenter at Grounding the Sacred through Literature and the Arts Conference, Australian Catholic University, Strathfield Campus, NSW
2014 Pope Benedict XVI: A sculptural Journey Lecture/presentation at 'The Artistic Process: Nurturing Creative and Artistic Giftedness, Catholic Education Office, Pope BXVI Centre, Richmond, NSW
2014 Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience Art/history research consultant, Imagination Australia (an independent, creative communications company) in association with the Australian War Memorial
2013 Judge: Hunters Hill Council Art Prize
2012 Opening Speech: Hunters Hill Council Art Prize
2011 Judge: Hunters Hill Council Art Prize
EXHIBITIONS
2018 Inter Legere: to choose between sculptures and works on paper. Clara St Gallery Erskineville NSW
2016 New Works Dan Dominguez and Kate Durack, Walcha Gallery of Art, Walcha, NSW
2016 Sculpture at Wombat Hollow , East Kangaloon, NSW
2015 The Australian Heroes Series, Maunsell Wickes Gallery, Paddington
2010 Keith Looby, Bruce Petty and Martin Sharp Exhibition Damien Minton Gallery, Redfern. Collaborative sculptural work with Martin Sharp.
2008 The Coloured Digger Exhibition Private William Joseph Punch, 1916. Exhibition displaying works by 30 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists. Damien Minton Gallery, Redfern, NSW
2005 A Light Exhibitioneggs of rocks, shells and assorted personalities . Solo show, private Gallery, Annandale. Works on paper, pen / pencil and ink, including a series of academic exercises.
2003 Pictures by Daniel Dominguez Solo Show, The Side-On Gallery, Annandale, NSW
2023 Reflections of a Window Cleaner Solo Show, works on paper and sculptuere The Side-On Gallery, Annandale NSW
2001 Quivering Quirks from the last Little While Solo Show, works on paper and sculpture. Private Gallery, Annandale.
2000 The Whisical Wanderings of Daniel ..work on paper from the last Grand Tour. Solo show, works on paper and sculpture, private gallery, Darlinghurst.
1997 Emerging Artists Dickerson Gallery, Woollahra, NSW
1998 Faith Works , National Gallery of Victoria.
1998 The Blake Prize, Finalist, State Library of NSW
1997 The Blake Prize, Finalist, State Library of NSW
DISTINCTIONS
2010 Winner, Regional Art Prize, Hunters Hill Council Art Exhibition.
2005 First prize in "Castles in the Sand" Sand Sculpting Competition - commissioned by Multiplex
1998 Finalist in the Blake Prize
1997 Finalist in the Blake Prize
1996 Bill Mitchell Art Award: The Australian
EDUCATION
2003- 2004 Masters of Teaching (Hons). University of Sydney
1994-1998. (full time student, teacher and apprentice). Tom Bass Sculpture School 1993 (full time student). Julian Ashton Art School
1990-1992. Bachelor of Arts. University of Sydney