Artist Registry
Daniel Arite
Contact information
Artist statement
I take an intuitive approach to creating that incorporates found and recycled materials. I also approach it as a game by keeping the evidence of my hand out of the work. I look for different ways to put color on the surface; for example, I try not to use brushes and allow my body’s natural movements to determine how I place color and objects on the surface. By placing color and materials in a way that seems random at the time, images form organically and become more concrete through the process. When a sense of balance in the piece is attained this tells me it is finished.
Resume / bio
Daniel Arite is a self-taught mixed media artist who works in pen and ink, collage, painting, printmaking and wood. Described as abstract, surrealistic and inspirational, his kinetic style of drawing and painting has attracted the attention of art lovers and galleries. Daniel’s works are in many private collections including Vanderbilt University's Children’s Hospital. He has been recognized for artistic merit by inclusion into Southern Artistry, an adjudicated directory of outstanding regional artists. In addition to being a visual artist, he is also a composer and recording artist.
Education
- Atlantic Center for the Arts, Associate Artist Residency with Master Jazz Legend Cecil Taylor, 2000
- University of New Mexico, Bachelors in University Studies, Major in music performance, 1984-89
Juried exhibitions
- Nashville Area Artist Studio Tour and Juried Exhibit, Leu Center for the Visual Arts, Belmont Univ., Nashville, TN, 2008
- “Renaissance Regional Art Exhibit,” Renaissance Center, Dickson, TN, 2007
- “Digital Art Extravaganza” (May 5-29), Limner Gallery, Phoenicia, NY, 2006
Solo exhibitions
- “Connection,” The Global Education Center, Nashville, TN, 2009
- “December Muse,” Muse Haven Gallery, Franklin, TN, 2004
- Deamworks Gallery, Nashville, TN, 2003
- Nashville Public Library (Green Hills), Nashville, TN, 2003
- Sam and Zoe’s Cafe, Nashville, TN, 2002
- Portland Brew Coffeehouse, Nashville, TN, 2002
- “Music in Motion,” Nashville Public Library (Green Hills), Nashville, TN, 2001
- Sam and Zoe’s Cafe, Nashville, TN, 2001
Group exhibitions
- “A Gathering of Artists, Lovers and Friends,” (September 9-October 12) In the Gallery, Nashville, TN, 2006
- Artrageous 19 “Shaken, Not Stirred,” November 11, 2006, Nashville, TN, 2006
- Artrageous 18 “Bound,” Nashville, TN, 2005
- In the Gallery, Nashville, TN, 2005
- “Ear for Art Benefit,” The Factory, Franklin TN, 2003
- Local Artist Exhibition, Tower Records, Nashville, TN, 2003
- “Holy Days,” In the Gallery, Nashville, TN, 2002
- Muse Haven Gallery (Ongoing), Franklin, TN, 2002
- Celebration of Local Artists, Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN, 2002
- Fusion Gallery, Nashville, TN, 2001
- Celebration of Local Artists, Centennial Art Center, Nashville, TN, 2001
Collections and commissions
- Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Private Collectors throughout the U.S.
Teaching Experience
- Instructor: “Adventures in Mixed Media” Class Hillwood High School, Metro Nashville Community Education, Nashville, TN, 2007
- Instructor: “Drawing on Your Creativity” Drawing Class Cohn Adult Education Center, Nashville, TN, 2004-Present
- Instructor: “Drawing on Your Creativity” Drawing Class Watkins College of Art and Design, Nashville, TN 9-Week Adult Community Education Class, 2005
- Private Instruction in Classical Guitar Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1998, 1990
(Information last updated: 17 March 2010)
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