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Artist Statement

Artist Statement

 
Daniel Barreto Artist Portrait Image

I create art as a method for contemplating my world and as a service for bringing peace and moments of curiosity to others. I find inspiration in the experiences of growth both in myself and in others. Experimental works with light and nature explore the complexity and interconnectedness of human relationships. Many of our most pivotal experiences in life are shared with others, even those we will never meet; my work seeks to highlight the similarity in our lives, those collective experiences like death, love, and curiosity.

The other-worldly imagery I create is a reflection of my lucid dreaming practice; I evoke emotion and feeling through using visual representations that spur viewers to return to the childlike perspective they once had. Through employing simplicity, nature, and bold colors, my work is an effort to infuse our present moments with just enough whimsy to remind us to take just a moment to slow down and contemplate our interconnectedness with the world around us.

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