About RONE

Rone, the Melbourne artist, has carved a distinct niche for himself, renowned for his large-scale "walk-through" installations that breathe life into forgotten spaces. Transitioning from painting murals, Rone embarked on a transformative journey, collaborating with the very spaces themselves to evoke captivating narratives.

Together with his collaborators, Rone orchestrates the construction of these immersive installations, reminiscent of movie sets. Every aspect, from designing the furniture to meticulously placing cobwebs and dust, is executed with unparalleled attention to detail. The result is an enchanting fusion of sight, sound, and atmosphere, as carefully crafted soundscapes intertwine with dynamic lighting sequences.

Breaking free from the confines of the traditional gallery model, Rone has embraced a path less travelled, affording him the flexibility to explore new artistic horizons. His most recent triumph unfolded within the iconic Flinders Street Train Station, an architectural gem that stands as an epitome of Melbourne's identity.

Drawing from his street art background, Rone recognises the pivotal role of context in the appreciation of art. Unable to fully convey such context within the confines of a white-walled gallery, he embarked on a journey to present his work within its natural environment. Initially capturing his creations through photography, Rone swiftly extended an invitation to viewers to experience these sites firsthand. This innovative approach paved the way for collaboration with sound and lighting experts, offering Rone an entirely new dimension to incorporate into his art beyond the flat image.

 

Rone's work is a testament to the power of transformation, breathing new life into forgotten spaces and engaging audiences in a multi-sensory journey. With each installation, he pushes the boundaries of artistic expression, inspiring viewers to question their perceptions and embrace the beauty of impermanence.

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ARTIST CV

STUDIOS

2019 Private Studio

2004-2019 Everfresh Studio (Resident & Founding member)

2002-2003 Blender Studio

AMBASSADOR

LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION

 

 

SELECTED COMMISSIONS

2025 Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, 88m mural

2020 West Side Place - The Ritz-Carlton, Empty Shop installation

2018 Westin Hotel, Perth, 22m mural

2017 Gen Fyansford, Geelong, 38m silos

2015 M-Docklands, Places Victoria, 18m mural

2015 Embassy of Spain, Canberra, Urban Art Prize

2014 National Gallery of Victoria, 80m mural for Jean Paul Gaultier

2014 Melbourne Festival / Yarra Trams Art Tram

2011 National Gallery of Victoria, NGV Studio space, 25m wall commissioned by gallery

2010 National Gallery of Australia (ACT), Molonglo Group, commissioned a 15m wall

 

INSTITUTIONAL COLLECTIONS

 

Geelong Gallery, Permanent Collection (two photographic prints)

National Gallery of Victoria (four photographic prints)

Urban Nation Museum, Berlin (Permanent Collection, canvas)

Detroit Historical Museum, Permanent Collection (print)

The State Library of Victoria, Permanent Collection (print)

PANDORA Archive ‘r-o-n-e.com’ 

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Gordon Darling Australia Pacific Print Fund 2007 (eight works on paper)

Melbourne City Library, ‘Street Works’, 2004

Victoria's gift to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

 

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

 

2025 ‘The Workroom’ — Rone (installation), The Outsiders, Melbourne, Australia

2017 Urban Nation Opening Exhibition, Berlin

2017 Kirk Gallery, Denmark

2017 ‘Born on the Street’, Benalla Art Gallery, Australia

2017 ‘Urban Currents’, Kirk Gallery, Aalborg, Denmark

2016 ‘Brick to Canvas: A Survey of International Street Art’, Tinney Contemporary, Nashville, USA

2015 ‘Murals in the Market’, 1xRUN Gallery, Detroit, USA

2015 ‘LAX/LHR’, Stolen Space Gallery, London, UK

2015 ‘The Patterson Project’, Melbourne

2015 ‘Pow! Wow!’, Honolulu Museum of Art, HI, USA

2014 ‘Miami Marine Stadium’, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Miami, USA

2013 ‘Young Blood’, Opera Gallery, NYC, USA

2013 ‘Work In Progress’, Above Second Gallery, Hong Kong

2013 ‘Writing’s On The Wall’, Metro Gallery, Melbourne

2013 ‘7’, Stolen Space Gallery, London, UK

2013 ‘Keep Youth’, Retrospect Galleries, Byron Bay

2012 ‘Urban Master’, Opera Gallery, London, UK

2011 ‘Everfresh Studio’, NGV Studio, Melbourne

2011 ‘Outpost Project’, Cockatoo Island, Sydney

2011 ‘The Super Heroes’, Edwina Corlette, Brisbane

2011 ‘Young & Free’, White Walls Gallery, San Francisco, USA

2011 ‘12 x 12’, Ambush Gallery, Sydney

2011 ‘Underbelly’, Opera Gallery, Miami, USA

2010 ‘On The Wall’, Metro 5 Gallery, Melbourne

2010 ‘Everfresh: Blackbook’ Launch, Plsmis Gallery, Tokyo

2010 ‘Everfresh: Blackbook’ Launch, Ambush Gallery, Sydney

2010 ‘Everfresh: Blackbook’ Launch, 1000 £ Bend, Melbourne

2010 ‘Space Invaders’, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

2009 ‘Art Melbourne’, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne

2008 ‘Art Melbourne’, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne

2008 ‘Everfresh’, Wasteland Gallery, Perth

2007 ‘Backwoods’ (Everfresh group show), Wooden Shadow Gallery, Melbourne

2007 ‘The Back-Up Show’, Hogan Gallery, Melbourne

2007 ‘No Comply 3’, Federation Square, Melbourne

2005 Stencil Festival, Meat Market, North Melbourne

2006 ‘No Comply 2’, No Vacancy, Melbourne

2004 ‘Street Works’, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne

2004 Stencil Festival, North Melbourne

Murals and installations in: Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Wollongong, Geelong & Bunbury), New Zealand, Vanuatu, Hong Kong, Tokyo, USA (Hawaii, San Francisco, New York, Detroit, Miami, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Austin), London, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Malaysia, Taiwan, Cuba, Mexico, Argentina & Canada.

Professional Development

2018
Public Murals:

Docklands, Victoria, Australia
Perth, Western Australia
South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

 

2017
Public Murals:

Geelong, Australia
Clarksdale, MI, USA
Toowoomba, Australia
Edinburgh, Scotland
Lascelles, Australia
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Benalla, Australia
New Orleans, USA

 

2016
Public Murals:

Gothenburg, Sweden
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Dark Mofo, Hobart, Australia
Harlem, NY, USA
Nashville, TN, USA
Dubai, UAE
Melbourne, Australia
Wellington, New Zealand
Morro Bay, California, USA
Bunbury, Western Australia

 

 

2015

National Gallery of Victoria, speaker for La Trobe University

Public Murals:

Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Museo Organico, Romerillo, Cuba
Varadero, Cuba
Docklands, Australia
Detroit, USA
Spanish Embassy, Canberra
Robina Town Centre, QLD
Moreland City Council
Tokyo, Japan
Magda Gallery, London, UK
Brighton, UK
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Vannes, Brittany, France
Munich, Germany
Austin, Texas, USA
Playa Vista, USA

 

2014

Art Tram, Melbourne International Arts Festival

Jean Paul Gaultier mural, National Gallery of Victoria

Public Murals:

Mele Maat, Vanuatu
Powerhouse ‘Broken Window Theory’, Geelong, Australia
Downtown Hollywood Mural Project, Florida, USA
Art Basel Miami, USA
‘Urban Xchange’, Penang, Malaysia
Austin, USA
New Orleans, USA
Baton Rouge, USA
Nashville, USA
‘Miami Marine Stadium’, Miami, USA
‘Tryp’ Hotel facade mural, Brisbane
‘Mural Festival’, Montreal, Canada
‘Pow! Wow! Taiwan’ public mural, Taiwan University
‘Rue & Co’ public mural, Collins St, Melbourne

 

 

2013

‘Just Graffiti’, The Age (newspaper)

‘What Is Sexy’, TVC, Victoria’s Secret
‘Analogue Digital’ Creative Conference, Brisbane (speaker)

‘Lunch Box Design Talks’, RMIT (speaker)

Public Murals:

‘Rise’, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch, New Zealand
‘Hola Color’, Juarez, Mexico
Art Basel Miami, USA
‘Project M’, Berlin
‘Unstoppable’, Independence Australia
‘Oi You’ mural festival, Adelaide
Wyndham Hotel Group, Brisbane
‘Pow Wow’ mural festival, Hawaii, USA

 

2012

‘Fountain Art Fair’, Miami, USA
‘The Peoples Market’, Melbourne, Australia
‘Freewalls’, Paris
‘Wonderwalls’ mural festival, Wollongong
‘Forest For The Trees’ mural festival, Portland, USA
Art Basel Miami, USA
‘Pow Wow’ mural festival, Hawaii, USA

 

2011 - 2003

2011 public murals, Art Basel Miami, USA
2010 ‘The Underbelly Project’, hidden subway station, New York
2010 founding member of Backwoods Gallery
2009 ‘First Five Out’, RMIT (speaker)
2007 public works - Tokyo, Barcelona, New York, LA
2005 ‘Live Art’, Big Day Out Festival
2004 ‘Street Art’, Livid Festival