Artist Statement

I grew up exploring the forests of New Jersey—climbing trees, building forts, and sculpting clay animals from the stream with my little brother. These early experiences deeply shaped my sense of self and remain central to my creative life.

Nature has always been my grounding force and primary muse, sparking a sense of wonder that I continue to explore through my artwork. My recent work combines molten wax and oil paint in layered compositions that mimic natural processes like erosion, magma flow, and coral growth. By cutting into wax layers, I reveal traces of time and transformation, echoing the slow rhythms of the natural world.

I’m drawn to the interplay of materials and how they blur the line between painting and sculpture. As I continue developing my practice, I aim to deepen this relationship—merging organic inspiration with tactile experimentation to create work that invites reflection and connection.

BIO

After earning her BFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design, she moved to the Bay Area and worked out of the American Steel warehouse—a creative hub for Burning Man artists. There, she was mentored by a neighboring fine artist who encouraged her to refine her studio practice and pursue painting professionally.

She went on to support herself through a small business selling her artwork. This experience deepened both her artistic voice and entrepreneurial skills.

Motivated to share her passion for art, Danielle earned her Master’s degree and K–12 certification from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Teaching has become an extension of her creative practice—focused on building students’ skills, confidence, and personal expression.

Now back in New Jersey, she continues to create new work while nurturing the next generation of artists.

EXHIBITIONS

2024 “Midsomar ” Art Lab, Mendham NJ

2024 “Group Show ” Macy Gallery, Manhattan NYC

2023 “Growth” Macy Gallery, Manhattan NYC

2023 “Red” White Space Galley, Hackettstown Nj

2022 “Visions of A New” Art Vending Booth, Forgotten Work Studio, Dumbo Brooklyn NYC

2021 “Ham, Artful Sunday” An Art Vending Festival, Hunterdon NJ

2020 “Group Painting Silent Auction ” Hunterdon Art Museum, Clinton, NJ

2019 “Victory of the Surreal” Dim Worlds Hollywood, Los Angeles

2019 “Dark Light showcase” Dark Light showroom, Los Angeles

2019 “Fairy Viking wedding art Direction, Minnesota

2019 “Honey Bee” The Hive Gallery, Los Angeles

2018 “Poets of the Future”, ABCO, Oakland

2017 "Realms of the Unreal", Paxton Gate: Curiosities for Kids, San Francisco CA

2017 "Solo Show", Flywheel Coffee Roasters, San Francisco CA

2017 "Ritual", Alchemy Co-op, Berkley CA

2017 "Genetically Altered", The Omni Commons, Oakland CA

2016 "Outside In", The Mill, San Fransisco CA

2015  "We should all", Fort Gallery and Mary Weathers Oakland CA

2015 Holly H20, Guest artist Installation, San Francisco, CA

2015 Paradigm Shift, Nature &Humans, Chez Poulet, San Francisco, CA

2015, Installation art at Symbiosis Festival, CA

2015, Live painting at Lightning in a Bottel, CA

2015, Pretty Wild Grand Opening, Oakland, CA

2015 How Weird Street Fire, San Francisco 

2015  First Friday, American Steel, Oakland, CA

2014  Live painting at  Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (C.O.S.M). , Wappingers Falls, NY

2014  Group Show, Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ

2014  Solo Show, Cottage place Gallery, Ridgewood, NJ.

2013, The Living Gallery, Brooklyn, NY. 

2012 Eye Candy, Benedict House – LA Canvas, Los Angeles, CA

2010 Frolic, Frolic, Irresistible, RK Projects, Providence, RI

2010 INFLATE/DEFLATE, Studio 304, Providence, RI

2010 PROGRAMMED, The Apple Store, Brooklyn, NY

2010 A Space Of Uncertainty, Studio 304, Providence, RI

2010 Is This Recyclable, Under Minerva Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

2009 Printmaking Annual Exhibition, AS220, Providence, RI

2009 Painting show, Gelman Gallery, Providence, RI

2008 Hung, Sol Koffler Gallery, Providence, RI 

2005Best In show award, Blackwell juried art show, Morristown, NJ 

REVIEWS AND PRESS

2015 The P.e.a.c.e. Museum featured my work at the Science and Non duality conference held in October at the Dolce Mansion in San Jose. Here is Deepak Chopra being interviewed in front of my work "Passing Through". Here is a full article to his interview.

2015 A review of my forest series in the NJ Monthly magazine

2015  Art work used for The Album art of Empty Vessel 

2015 Artwork used for the Album of Crowhurst.

 2011 "Interview with A.I. S.", Daniel Rolnik, ArgotAndOchre.com