DAJO GALLERY

Dajo Gallery in Montville creates custom artworks from customers’ photographs, with a focus on keeping people, loved ones and pets part of the finished composition. The studio offers personalised portraits made from a selection of photographs, providing a way to bring together family members who may live in different parts of Australia or overseas. Prices for the listed portrait services start from A$365.

Pets are central to the gallery’s work through its ‘pet paw-traits’, which turn photographs of much-loved companions into individual artworks. The gallery also creates commemorative portraits for remembering someone special and preserving personal memories in a considered, lasting form. These services make the gallery relevant for family gifts, milestone occasions and personal projects, although the website asks visitors to call or submit an enquiry for more information and estimates.

The work is created by Australian artist Dajo, who says he has more than 40 years’ experience as a mixed media artist. His practice is centred on commissioned portraits of people, families and pets, with the human form a particular area of interest. The website also notes his Bachelor of Creative Arts and Humanities from the University of Southern Queensland, and that he is currently completing a PhD.

Located at Shop 10, 171–183 Main Street, Montville, Dajo Gallery services clients across Australia and beyond. It suits anyone looking for a portrait with a personal connection, whether that means commissioning a family composition, including a pet, or marking the memory of someone loved. Visitors can contact the gallery directly by phone or email to discuss a project.