Dave McDermott (born 1974) is an American artist from Santa Cruz, California who currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. He earned his BFA from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, and his MFA from Parsons School of Design in New York.
McDermott is primarily known for his work in painting and collage. His paintings are characterized by their use of cultural signifiers and a conspicuous focus on materials, often incorporating gold leaf, yarn, and wood relief alongside oil and canvas.
He is represented by Grimm in Amsterdam.
Goethe's Girlfriend Brennan & GriffinâÂÂNew York March 2014âÂÂApril 2014
The Power and Influence of Joseph Wiseman GrimmâÂÂAmsterdam November 2013âÂÂJanuary 2014
Pleasure Centre TwigâÂÂBrussels October 2012âÂÂDecember 2012
Tot Duve BerlinâÂÂBerlin AprilâÂÂJune 2012
A Rake's Progress GrimmâÂÂAmsterdam MarchâÂÂMay 2011
The Modern Temper Duve BerlinâÂÂBerlin January 2010âÂÂMarch 2011