David Fenoglio is an artist based in Brisbane/Meanjin, Australia. A 2011 graduate of Queensland College of Art, David has exhibited nationally and internationally. After graduating he spent a year in Europe, mostly traveling through Italy, visiting museums, drawing and working on farms. Following this Fenoglio spent one month in New York studying at the Grand Central Atelier. He is currently focused on pursuing a representational art practice through oil painting and drawing. While situated in a contemporary context, he draws inspiration from the natural world and art history.

David is represented by Jan Manton Gallery

Award Exhibitions

2023 Archibald Portrait Prize, Art Gallery of NSW, Finalist.
2022 Doug Moran Portrait Prize, Juniper Hall, Sydney, Finalist.
2022 Sunshine Coast Art Prize, Coloundra Regional Gallery, Finalist.
2022 Rick Amor Self Portrait Prize, Montsalvat Gallery, Finalist.
2022 Archibald Portrait Prize, Art Gallery of NSW, Finalist.
2021 Rick Amor Drawing Prize, McClelland Art Gallery, Winner
2021 National Emerging Artist Prize, Michael Reid Gallery, Finalist.
2021 Byron Arts Magazine Art Prize, Northern Rivers Regional Gallery, Finalist.
2021 Doug Moran Portrait Prize, Semi-Finalist.
2021 Royal South Australian Society of Art Portrait Prize, Finalist.
2021 Stanthorpe Art Prize, Stanthorpe Regional Gallery, Finalist.
2020 A.M.E Bale, Traveling Scholarship Award, Finalist.
2020 A.M.E Bale, Oil Painting Award, Finalist. 
2020 Calleen Art Award, Cowra Regional Gallery, Finalist.
2020 Salon de Refuse: Brisbane Portrait Prize, Royal Queensland Art Society, Finalist.
2020 Royal Queensland Art Society Figurative Art Prize, Brisbane, Third Place,
2020 Waverley Art Prize, Finalist.
2020 Lethbridge 20,000 Small Scale Art Award, Finalist.
2020 Percival Tucker Portrait Painting Prize, Townsville, Finalist.
2019 Brisbane Portrait Prize, Brisbane Powerhouse, Finalist.
2019 Lethbridge 20,000 Small Scale Art Award, Finalist, Highly Commended.
2019 Brunswick Street Gallery Small Scale Art Award, Finalist.
2019 Waverley Art Prize, Finalist, Highly Commended.
2019 Du Rietz Art Award, Gympie Regional Gallery, Finalist.
2019 Still Life Category, EKKA Royal Queensland Show, Second Place.
2018 Still Life Category, EKKA Royal Queensland Show, Second Place.
2018 A.M.E Bale, Traveling Scholarship Award, Finalist.
2018 A.M.E Bale, Oil Painting Award, Finalist.
2017 Milburn Art Prize, Brisbane Institute of Art, Finalist.
2017 Lethbridge 10,000 Small Scale Art Award, Finalist.
2017 Still Life Category, EKKA Royal Queensland Show, First Place.
2017 Art Piece Gallery 30 x 30 Art Prize, Finalist.
2016 Lethbridge 10,000 Small Scale Art Award, Finalist.
2016 Royal Queensland Art Society, Young Artist Award, First Place.
2016 A.M.E Bale Traveling Scholarship Award, Finalist.


Solo Exhibitions

2023 25 July - 12 August, "Squaring the Circle", Jan Manton Gallery, Brisbane.
2019 26 April - 9 May, "Cleaning Out the Closet", The Third Quarter, Brisbane.
2018 13 -24th April, "Real Ordinary", Jugglers Art Space, Brisbane.


Group Exhibitions

2021/22, Sugarlift Gallery, Blue Review Art Prize Online Exhibtion, New York City.
2020 STILL, Sugarlift Gallery, Highline-Nine, Chelsea, New York City.
2019 Brisbane Open House Art Exhibition, Australian Institute of Architects, Brisbane.
2019 RQAS Brisbane Landscapes, Landmarks and Personalities.
2018 New Phone Who Dis?, Greenlight Gallery, Brisbane.
2018 RQAS Members Exhibition, Brisbane.
2017 RQAS Members Exhibition, Brisbane.
2016 23 Degrees, Landscape Exhibition, Woolloongabba Art Gallery.

Acquisitions
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park.

Publications
Island Magazine, Tempest Issue 146. Artwork for an article by Perrin Scarborough.


Large Commissions
2019 Padua College, Kedron. "St Francis of Assisi".