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Danielle Vennard M.F.A.
Hometown: Carlisle, PA
High School: Carlisle High School
College: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ’04 B.F.A.
Graduate School: University of Delaware ’07 M.F.A.
Mentors:
Dennis A. Zeigler – father, teacher, coach for life
George Sorrels – B.F.A. Professor, Professional New York Artist
Artist Statement:
I believe that everything in life should be connected and so my work is my passion and my passion is rock climbing. My creativity spawns from my experiences with climbing. For me climbing is a very pure experience. Climbing contains many connections to art. It is about a movement of form across a surface that is created by the natural processes of the earth over many millions of years. The boulders and rocks are the canvas and climbers are the artists. Climbers apply their physical, mental, and spiritual abilities to every rock surface in order to create a flawless flow of energy. It is not simply about getting to the top of the rock but about the journey getting there. This journey is representative of more than just the physical act. Each movement is a decision much like the game of chess. A path or strategy is chosen and a sequence is performed based on the abilities of body strength, mental focus, and spiritual belief.
The idea of the artwork I create is to make the viewer aware of the forms, movements, and energy that are directly related to the body during the experience of climbing. My medium is climbing and the vehicles for expression are drawings, paintings, sculptures, still photographs and video.
Resume:
EDUCATION
2007 University of Delaware
Master of Fine Arts, Painting, May 2007, GPA: 3.53
2004 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Fine Arts, GPA: 3.58
1999 Carlisle High School, Carlisle PA
Current EXPERIENCE
Jo-Ann Fabrics, Drawing Teacher
University of Delaware, Teaching: Drawing II and Elementary Drawing and Painting
VSA, Teaching art to children and adults with disabilities:
Residency Artist at CareLink, Wilmington, DE 2008
Residency Artist at Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center, Middletown, DE 2007.
Young Rembrandts, Drawing Teacher
University of Delaware, Recreational Services, Rock Gym Employee
Delaware Rock Gym, Rock Climbing Instructor
EXHIBITIONS and publications
2008 Urban Climber Magazine. The Visual: You know when you found something special... (Until We Meet Again. Photograph). April 2008 Issue, pg. 41.
Escalade Magazine Website; http://www.escalademag.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=755&Itemid=41 ; Laurence Guyon, 2008-01-24
2007 University of Delaware Graduate Thesis Exhibition; Crane Building, Philadelphia, PA
2006 B.A.G. Delaware MFA Show; Brooklyn, NYC
Art Happens; University of Delaware, Studio Gallery, Newark, DE
New Blood; University of Delaware, Recitation Hall Gallery Space, Newark, DE
2005 Art Happens; University of Delaware, Studio Gallery, Newark, DE
2004 Ceramic Overload; An Artwalk Event; Kevin Lehman Gallery, Lancaster, PA
Essence Magazine, Kutztown University Art and Literature Publication
Fine Arts Spring Senior Exhibition Show, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bear’s Den Art Gallery, Student Union Building, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
2002 Essence Magazine, Kutztown University Art and Literature Publication
1999 Zzup, Carlisle Sentinel Newspaper, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
COMMISSIONS and PURCHASES
2008 Michael Piazza, Troy, NY, Photography: Foo Fighters (Red Lights)Print 20"X30"
Kristen Wooley, Harrisburg, PA, Painting: Green Atmosphere II
Fred Lyle, Newark, DE, Painting: Raymond Lyle
Ed McShane, Collegeville, PA, Photography: Julia McShane
Joseph Cappazoli, NJ, Drawing: Cappazoli Kids
Kristen Wooley, Harrisburg, PA, Painting: Green Atmosphere I
2007 Jessica Saunier, Rockville, MD, Painting: Lily
Aimee Tetreault, Newark, DE, Drawing: Tim Keenan
Mock Rock, Nottinghamshire, England: www.mockrock.co.uk : 30 Foam Sculptures, prototypes for climbing holds/grips/catches
Marcie Wittlin, Harrisburg, PA, Painting: Black Atmosphere II
In the Light Foundation, Donation for Auction; Charcoal Drawing: Indian Creek Canyon
Lisa Griffiths, Newark, DE, Graphite Drawing: Claire and Frank
Lindsay Cavender, Newark, DE, Charcoal Drawings: Golden Retriever
2006 Marcie Wittlin, Harrisburg, PA, Painting: Black Atmosphere I
Nick Angert, Paoli, PA, Charcoal Portrait: Two Little Girls
2005 Jackie Nattle, West Chester, PA, Portrait: Johnny, June Cash on guitar stool
Eric Mauer, Lancaster, PA, Color Atmosphere: Permanent Green Diptych
Eric Mauer, Lancaster, PA, Color Atmosphere: Red VI
Eric Mauer, Lancaster, PA, Black, White and Rose Atmosphere
Kevin Kettler, Austin, TX, Portrait: Julie Kettler
2004 Patricia Horvath, Camp Hill, PA, Color Atmosphere: Red V
Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA, Color Atmosphere: Cerulean II
2002 Dominick and Kim Pavia, Phoenixville, PA, Portrait: Grandfather Pavia
REFERENCES
DZ Artworks Home Sculpture Drawing Photography Painting Artist Bio, statement & Resume Commissioned Based Artwork Details Sorrels, George Kutztown University Professor, Fine Arts,(retired), (610)683-6420
Daub, Matthew Kutztown University Professor, Fine Arts, (610)683-4542
Williams, Peter University of Delaware Professor, Fine Arts, (302)831-4105
Straight, Robert University of Delaware Professor, Fine Arts, (302)-831-4105
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