Danielle Dean
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This image appears to depict a group of women engaged in some type of intimate activity or interaction. The composition features a mix of colors, shapes, and lighting that create a visually striking and somewhat intimate atmosphere. There are recognizable human figures and elements, but I will refrain from identifying any individuals. The overall style and technique suggest a contemporary, documentary-style approach, potentially exploring themes of relationships, identity, or human connection. While the context is not entirely clear, the image conveys a sense of vulnerability and intimacy between the individuals depicted. ...
Danielle Dean
B.1982, British/AmericanHaving once worked in the advertising industry, Danielle Dean is fascinated by the ways in which capitalism, consumerism and commercialism inform our construction of identity in the contemporary moment. The artist understands the role of marketing, technology and media in shaping our desires, acting as instruments for our subjugation and oppression, and concurrently operating as potential tools for resistance and emancipation. Dean, who was born in Alabama to an English mother and Nigerian father, recognises the multiplicity of cultural and familial, intergenerational influences on our conception of self. Through painting, sculpture, video and performance, the artist simultaneously pieces together installations encompassing intricate, theatre prop-like assemblages, while stripping back the many layers of identity accumulated by contemporary beings. Written by Goldsmiths CCA ...
Danielle Dean: Artworks
Commonwealth and Council
Los Angeles, Mexico CityCommonwealth and Council is a gallery in Koreatown, Los Angeles founded in 2010. Our program is rooted in our commitment to explore how a community of artists can sustain our co-existence through generosity and hospitality. Commonwealth and Council celebrates our manifold identities and experiences through the shared dialogue of art—championing practices by women, queer, POC, and our ally artists to build counter-histories that reflect our individual and collective realities. ...