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Our sense of self, and our understanding of ourselves, has never been more vital than in the present day. Not only are we rushing to keep up with a deluge of daily news and events, pressured to support, update and contribute to both actual and digital lives, but with the societal upheaval brought by the pandemic and the continuing international and political turmoil, our proximity to our “selves” and, perhaps more importantly, our ability to escape from our selves, has been reduced in ways never before experienced.
My paintings explore ideas of isolation, connection, introspection, loss, distance and an overwhelming sense of the unknown, resulting in an enveloping world of symbol, color, and surreal landscapes populated by mysterious, yet oddly familiar, figures. The paintings take form organically through a process of discovery rather than pre-planning. Marks are made, surfaces are built, and, eventually, scenes and figures emerge naturally and unexpedectly. This meditative process, an almost abstract approach, reveals thoughts, emotions and ideas that connect to the everyday, yet also stand on their own as representations of the human experience that all viewers can find solace and connection within.
My paintings explore ideas of isolation, connection, introspection, loss, distance and an overwhelming sense of the unknown, resulting in an enveloping world of symbol, color, and surreal landscapes populated by mysterious, yet oddly familiar, figures. The paintings take form organically through a process of discovery rather than pre-planning. Marks are made, surfaces are built, and, eventually, scenes and figures emerge naturally and unexpedectly. This meditative process, an almost abstract approach, reveals thoughts, emotions and ideas that connect to the everyday, yet also stand on their own as representations of the human experience that all viewers can find solace and connection within.
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q u e s t i o n s a n d i n q u i r i e sAll work is for sale.
Commissions and project proposals welcome. Feel free to contact Daniel with any questions or inquiries. e m a i l |