Daniel O'Toole Australian, b. 1984

Daniel O'Toole, born in Sydney, Australia in 1984, is a Melbourne-based artist known for his multimedia works, including sculptural colour-field paintings, video art, and sound installations.

O'Toole has studied at National Art School; completed a Diploma at SAE (School of Audio Engineering); and has held roles as the gallery director at 'Oh Really gallery' (Newtown/Syd), Soldiers Rd gallery (Surry Hills/Syd), and Alpha house gallery (Newtown/Syd).

Integrating experimental electronic music/soundscapes into his exhibitions and video works, he designs environments for sensory engagement. He has curated community-driven electronic music compilations/events, and participated in artist residencies in Germany and France. His video work was shown at the Lyon Biennale and recent notable commissions include a custom video piece for Sydney Fashion Week, paintings for the Louis Vuitton store in Sydney International Airport, and paintings for Tiffany and Co Jewellery stores in Sydney and Melbourne.

O'Toole has staged numerous solo exhibitions and been featured in curated group shows both in Australia and internationally. In 2023, O'Toole achieved a significant milestone with his first institutional exhibition at Benalla Art Gallery. The immersive and interactive sound installation Voices from the void attracted over 3000 unique visitors, showcasing his ability to engage audiences on a larger scale.