After graduating from Falmouth Art College in 1993, Daniel Byrne developed his artistic career around the visual drama of the natural world. Daniel's early work was in reaction to the macabre nature of Victorian butterfly displays which inspired his desire to breathe life into them. Daniel replaced uniformity with movement and created hand-cut compositions that appeared to be breaking free from the confines of their frame.
Thorughout his career as an artist Daniel has become fascinated with the idea of ‘multiples’, how art can draw inspiration from the way creatures naturally appear in large numbers when they flock or gather together. He transforms nature’s most arresting specimens into living beings by reimagining the poses and formations of real life and translating these into conceptual compositions that invite the viewer connect with them.
Daniel Byrne has worked on a number of high-profile commissions from the Barracuda Casino at The Grosvenor and most recently from The Dorchester Hotel. He also created an exclusive collection of Victorian inspired bell jars for Liberty’s of London.