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Danelle Rivas
danelle523@aol.com
www.danellerivas.com
As most artists, my art emanates from the day to day moments of life, beginning with my childhood, through adolescence, and into adulthood. Formally, my education and training at Pratt and NYU at a Masters level provided the foundation for the creation of my work, but it was the relentless creative inquiry that has driven my career.
My paintings emerge from my sometimes merciless experiences, that are not just personal to me but I believe, have universal relevance and appeal. This is the process of the creation of art. The more I delve into painting, the deeper the memories of childhood appear, flowing into each work, and by my interpretation of the world.
I hope to inspire audiences, to give the viewer the opportunity to reflect on their own lives. By sharing my perspective I know that I am not alone. If my art is able to convey a message, then I feel gratified, as I tackle the gnawing questions of life that intrigue me to this day.
BIOGRAPHY:
Born in Los Angeles, California. Lived many years in N.Y. Presently living in Pasadena, CA.
EDUCATION:
1971 – The Art Students League, NYC
1972 – The Brooklyn Museum Art School, NY
1972 – 1976 – B.F.A. - Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
1979 – 1982 - M.A. – Studio Art – New York University, NYC
1979 & 1985 – The School of Visual Arts, NYC
EXHIBITIONS:
The Brooklyn Museum Art School, NY
*The Pratt Institute Student Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
The Pratt Institute Annual Art Show, Brooklyn, NY
*The Prospect Lefferts Annual Art Show, Brooklyn, NY
*80 Washington Square East Galleries, NYC
The Prospect Café, Brooklyn, NY
*Arts Council of the Essex Area, Roseland, NJ
*Viridian Artists, Inc. - 57th Street, NYC
BWAC Open Studio Tour – Brooklyn, NY
*Solar Latin American Art & Design Gallery, East Hampton, NY
*Received Honorable Mention – Pratt Institute Student Show
*Sold in show – The Prospect Lefferts Annual Art Show
*Sold ten out of fifteen paintings - Washington Square East Galleries
*Received Honorable Mention – Arts Council of the Essex Area
*Finalist for solo show award at Veridian Artists, Inc.
*Sold painting through Solar Latin American Gallery
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* None of the artworks may be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Artist