Bemodern
(Paul Darragh)
비모던 (폴 대러)
Artist representation by URBK LAB
BEMODERN (폴 대러)는 뉴질랜드 출신 아티스트로, 실내외 공간에 펼쳐지는 대형 벽화와 조각 설치, 공공 미술을 통해 강렬한 색감과 기하학적 리듬, 역동적 구성으로 공간을 새롭게 구성하며, 국제 전시와 브랜드 협업, 커뮤니티 프로젝트를 통해 몰입적인 시각 경험을 창조하는 작업을 지속하고 있습니다.
BEMODERN (Paul Darragh) is a New Zealand artist creating large-scale murals, sculptural installations, and public artworks across interior and exterior spaces, transforming environments through bold color, geometric rhythm, and energetic composition, while exhibiting internationally and collaborating with brands and communities to generate immersive visual experiences.
｜BIOGRAPY
Education
2003 Diploma in Computer Graphic Design, Yoobee College (Natcol), Wellington, New Zealand
2002 Bachelor of Design (2 years), Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
2000 Bachelor of Media Arts (1 year), Wintec, Hamilton, New Zealand
Solo Exhibitions
2025 ‘War Toy Boy’ – Eyes On Fire Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
2025 ‘Apples To Oranges’ – Waikato Society of Arts / ArtsPost Galleries, Hamilton, New Zealand
2024 ‘Bemodern X Kiosk’ – Kiosk (Newmarket), Auckland, New Zealand
2024 ‘Dynamic Panic’ – Nancy Caiger Gallery, Hamilton, New Zealand
2023 ‘Show Vision’ – TwentySix Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand
2023 ‘Shape Up Or Ship Out’ – Tauranga Art Gallery, Tauranga, New Zealand
2022 ‘IRL’ – Studio 1, Auckland, New Zealand
2022 ‘Bemodern’s Metaverse’ – Space Gallery, Whanganui, New Zealand
2021 ‘Out Of Shape’ – Monster Valley, Auckland, New Zealand
2021 ‘Reach & Engagement’ – Wallace Gallery, Morrinsville, New Zealand
2020 ‘Organic Mechanic’ – Space Studios & Gallery, Whanganui, New Zealand
2020 ‘Artificial Intelligence’ – Neon Parlour, Melbourne, Australia (Virtual exhibition due to COVID-19)
2020 ‘Gettin’ There’ – The Incubator, Tauranga, New Zealand
2019 ‘Goodbye Earth’ – Wallace Gallery, Morrinsville, New Zealand
2018 ‘Game Of Life’ – Laree Payne Gallery, Hamilton, New Zealand
Group Exhibitions
2024 ‘Boon Sculpture Trail’ – Hamilton CBD, Hamilton, New Zealand
2022 ‘Home & Garden’ – Supercut Projects, Tauranga, New Zealand
2022 ‘Dancing With Myself: A Group Show in 22 Acts’ – Shepperson Education Center, Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand
2022 ‘Artists on Artists’ – Studio 1, Auckland, New Zealand
2021 ‘Defending Plurality’ – Tauranga Art Gallery, Tauranga, New Zealand
2021 ‘Fine Lines’ – Space Studios & Gallery, Whanganui, New Zealand
2021 ‘Treasured Art’ – Tauranga Art Gallery, Tauranga, New Zealand
2020 ‘Flip!’ – Grant Jack Studio, Cambridge, New Zealand
2017 ‘Vacant Spaces’ (Colours Collective) – Ponsonby Central, Auckland, New Zealand
2017 ‘All In’ – Wallace Gallery, Morrinsville, New Zealand
Projects / Commissions
2025 ‘Breadhead’ – Breadhead @ TAG, Tauranga, New Zealand (Commission wall painting)
2025 ‘Rose Period’ – Tauranga Street Art Festival, Tauranga, New Zealand (Commission wall painting)
2024 ‘Forty Thieves Barbershop’ – Mt Maunganui, New Zealand (Commission wall paintings and retail design)
2024 ‘Hiko Hub’ – University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand (Commission wall painting)
2022 ‘Global Flagship’ – Boon Street Art Fair, Hamilton, New Zealand (Commission wall painting)
2022 ‘Te Papa o ngā manu Porotakataka’ – Tauranga City Council, Tauranga, New Zealand (Commission wall painting)
2021 ‘Vogue Mural’ – Tauranga Art Gallery, Tauranga, New Zealand (Commission Wall Painting)
2021 ‘Cross Together’ – The Incubator Creative Hub, Tauranga, New Zealand (Commission street painting)
2021 ‘Innovating Streets’ – Hamilton City Council (Ward St), Hamilton, New Zealand (Commission street painting)
Art Fairs
2023 ‘URBAN BREAK 2023’ (Solo Booth) – Seoul, South Korea
2019 ‘Aqua Art Miami 2019’ – Miami, FL, USA (Represented by Alessandro Berni Gallery)
2019 ‘Clio Independent Art Fair’ (Solo Booth) – New York, NY, USA
2019 ‘The Other Art Fair’ (Solo Booth) – Melbourne, Australia
2018 ‘Fresh Produce’ (Art Fair) – Red Bull HQ, Auckland, New Zealand
Awards
2023, New Zealand Painting & Printmaking Award – Finalist
2023, Molly Morpeth Canaday Award – Finalist
2022, Miles Award – Finalist
2020, Adam Portraiture Award – Finalist
2019, New Zealand Painting & Printmaking Award – Finalist
｜ARTWORK
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