MARC BAROLD
In the world of contemporary design, where aesthetics, atmosphere, and innovation intersect, a new chapter is quietly unfolding—one that blurs the boundaries between art, architecture, and experience. At its centre stands Australian artist Marc Barold, whose creative trajectory now takes a bold new turn through an exclusive collaboration with Three Over Six.
Origins of a Visual Storyteller
Barold is no stranger to transformation. Born in Perth and raised in the creative crucible of Sydney, his early years were defined not just by traditional artistic leanings but by a profound engagement with form, material, and space. Whether sketching in the margins of notebooks or meticulously constructing miniature worlds from Lego, the language of design was his mother tongue.
From Sets to Sensibility
After winning the under-25 category of Sculpture by the Sea in 1997—a moment that quietly signalled his arrival—Barold embarked on a two-decade career that would take him far from the white walls of the gallery. As a set and environment designer for productions including Star Wars and Cirque du Soleil, he cultivated an exceptional fluency in storytelling through space, light, and texture. These were not just sets—they were immersive worlds, choreographed to evoke wonder, intimacy, or awe.
A New Medium, A Familiar Language
It is precisely this ability to manipulate atmosphere and provoke emotion that makes Barold’s transition to fine art so compelling. His works—rich with tactile depth, chromatic tension, and a reverence for materiality—bear the mark of a designer attuned not only to aesthetics, but to how art is felt. At once intuitive and deeply technical, his paintings and installations reflect a dual sensibility: the imaginative freedom of an artist, and the discipline of a designer who has spent decades working at 1:1 scale.
The Three Over Six Collaboration
This new partnership with Three Over Six—an Australian gallery and curatorial platform known for its boundary-pushing approach to contemporary art and collectible design—marks a pivotal evolution. More than representation, it is a shared vision: to position Barold’s work within a broader conversation about form, place, and narrative.
“Marc’s background brings a dimensionality to his practice that feels incredibly aligned with how we approach curation,” notes the team at Three Over Six. “There’s a sense of scale and drama, yes—but also a deep intimacy in the details.”
Art for the Spatial Generation
With forthcoming exhibitions, installations, and cross-disciplinary projects on the horizon, the collaboration promises to redefine how we engage with contemporary art in physical space—inviting collectors, architects, and aesthetes alike into Barold’s world of poetic structure and atmospheric nuance.
For Barold, this moment is not just a shift in medium, but a return to something essential. “Design taught me how to build worlds,” he says. “Art allows me to make them personal.”
A Visionary Emerges
As he prepares to unveil his next body of work, one thing is certain: we are witnessing the emergence of a major new voice in contemporary art—an artist whose command of form, feeling, and scale positions him not only within the art world, but as a key figure in the future of interior and spatial storytelling.
Join us as we unveil a new era of spatial storytelling through the lens of Marc Barold. To view his latest works, register for upcoming exhibitions, or enquire about private commissions, visit www.threeoversix.com or contact the curatorial team directly.Step inside the world of Barold—where design becomes art, and art becomes an experience.