Dena D'Angelo
Art Curator and Painter who enjoys creating abstract interpretations of nature with bold color & whimsy. Based in Oregon and Los Angeles.
Message
I’M THE SUPERVISING CURATOR FOR CADFAB CREATIVE GALLERY IN LOS ANGELES AND AN ARTIST CREATING WHIMSICAL CANVASES INSPIRED BY NATURE’S LINES AND COMPOSITION.
In my work I usually start from photos I have taken in nature, work up composition sketches digitally, and execute the idea utilizing various mediums to create abstract fantasy environments enlivened with layers of glazing, inscribing, and attentive details. Playful themes of colorfully intertwined roots & branches or rowdy ocean waves often dance on my canvases. I experiment with contrasting an almost machine-like stained glass structure with lyrical feminine curves. Intricate lines, doses of symmetry, and peeks of light embody my expressions. Subject moods vary from quiet & contemplative to bold & exuberant.
Statement
I am not recreating a specific landscape, instead I touch on the wanderlust that visits to nature imprint on us. My settings often depict nature's movement (or stillness) captured in a precious moment. I invite the observer to let their mind daydream and slip into these magical settings - seeing different things upon different viewings.
As an artist and a Certified Yoga Therapist, I rely on nature to inspire, provide relief, and assist in healing.