Domenic Bartolo

Domenic served in the Army Reserve (Infantry) from 1994-97. Currently Domenic is a graphic designer and has worked in the advertising industry for the past 20 years. He also has a Diploma in Fine Arts. In recent years, in his spare time, Domenic has managed to merge his passion for history and the military with art – creating a number of works for the Royal Australian Navy, the Royal Australian Airforce, The Naval Association of Australia and the AMDA Foundation.

In 2024 Domenic Bartolo served as the Anzac Memorial’s Veteran Artist in Residence. As part of his Residency, Domenic created a number of hand-drawn illustrations and an exhibition that shares the stories behind local war memorials in Sydney including the Anzac Memorial.

The Veteran Artist in Residence program is an opportunity to support veteran artists by providing the time and space for artists to creatively explore the Anzac Memorial and to reflect on their service and sacrifice. The program helps to ensure that contemporary military experiences are interpreted for today’s audiences. Domenic is the second Veteran Artist in Residence.

Originally artworks were created by painting, sketching and hand drawing. Now artists such as Domenic have combined these original tools with photography and software computer programs to produce creative original artworks.  Domenic’s work is highly detailed, accurate contemporary art. It has been meticulously designed and created.

Domenic said, “I am a passionate believer in Paul Arden’s famous quote: ‘It’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be.’ I am always striving to become a better creative and I enjoy working with talented and nice people.”

https://www.domenicbartolo.com/about-me-2/

https://www.anzacmemorial.nsw.gov.au/event/veteran-artist-residence

https://navalassoc.org.au/reflections