Dana Dana

Born in 1972. Lives and works in Kfar Saba, Israel.
Lived and worked in Barbados between the years 1998-2015.

In my work I paint portraits of famous as well as anonymous figures. Using acrylic paints, I translate photographs into my artistic world, a world that is influenced by Aztec art in which lies a graphic language of repetition, a language with its own rhythm which creates harmony and vividness. The inspiration for the shapes and colors is taken from ancient cultures that are highly influenced by psychedelic visions.
The color palette I use adapts itself to complement the figure’s energy.
I divide each painting into a geometrical design that merges with the natural flow of the subject. Inside each shape I design a pattern that I feel is right for it, and by that I create an entirely new portrait.
The original idea of dividing the painting into shapes and pixels was taken from the paintings of the hyperrealist painter, Chuck Close. The technique forces diligent observation and a true attention to the smallest details while creating a world that is new, alternative, deep and meditative.

1986-1990 - Graduated Vitzo Tzarfat Art High School in the plastic art program.
2016-2019 - Graduated the Avni Institute of Art with distinction.
2002-2003 - Studied and trained in different forms of artwork including work with glass and paper mache in San Marcos, Guatemala.
1999-2000 - Worked as the assistant of the artist Bill Grace, Barbados.

2022 - Han Museum, Ashquelon
2018 - Partnered with artist Moshe R. in a dual exhibition at the Avni Gallery, Tel Aviv
2017 - Avni Gallery, Tel Aviv
2007-2012 - Privately commissioned work
2007 - “Tides” Gallery, Barbados