My name is Daniel McDonald.
I am an Indigenous LGBTQI man living with a disability (hearing impaired). I am an upcoming Emerging Visual Artist and have been developing my skills over the last fifteen years.
I have culturally learnt this style of Aboriginal dot painting from my grandmother and my Aunty Mum Shirl. They taught me to represent Aboriginal art through dot paintings as dot painting was widely known and recognised throughout Australia by Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Daniel's Inspiration
Inspired by his and others' personal stories.
Various Mediums Available
Deadly Hand Talk is available on canvasses, prints and t shirts.
Upcoming Events
Deadly Hand Talk will be showcasing their latest pieces. See more under News and Events.
Deadly Hand Talk
'Deadly' is Indigenous argot for proud or awesome. 'Hand Talk' is communication by hand.
What’s Next
I do plan to continue producing Deadly Hand Talk Exhibition, showcasing my evolving style of works and to continue my contribution as a person with a Disability to the Arts and Cultural sector.
Welcome to Country
I am a member of the
Sydney Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council. If you would like my participation in your Welcome to Country on Gadigal land, please include my name in your request to the
council.
Daniel’s History with Dots
Conversations today debate that dots were not from New South Wales. I was taught this style before those types of conversations began and so I believe that makes me unique and I work hard to produce my style of work. My artwork keeps developing its style year by year and I am proud that I have been given the knowledge from my Elders.
Acknowledgement of Country
Deadly Hand Talk acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Traditional Custodians of eastern coastal and central Sydney.
We pay our Respects to Elders past and present.
Always was Always will be Aboriginal Land.