Piece description from the artist
I've been working on a series of paintings with two themes in mind. First, there is a theme of water. It's essential to all life. And it ought to be right that is preserved for all. And in the case of sea life, the water holds many mysterious and beautiful creatures like the sea anemone. Second, there is a theme of restoration. I intentionally destroy the painting by distressing it with sharp objects and sandpaper. Then I repaint the image. Whenever I do this, I'm always surprised by the results. Wonderful things happen that I would have never expected. It's always more beautiful once it's been restored.
Although the style of Daniel Carver’s (Dano) work varies, his approach is always the same. He begins by identifying a subject through which he can explore saturated, vibrant colors and rich, contrasting textures. Dano is inspired by the beauty that can be found in the degradation of man-made materials, the peeling paint from a wall or the oxidation of metal in an old truck. With each painting, he allows the subject to dictate the style in which it is to be painted.
Dano has had an unquenchable passion for all forms of art since childhood. But most recently, his medium of choice has been acrylic paint. The color is brilliant and long-lasting, and the substance itself acts like glue, allowing him to layer paper or collage. He builds up several layers of paint and paper, and then distresses them with abrasive instruments. Each creative choice enhances the realism of his paintings.
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