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I am a visual artist. I studied at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design for four years, earning a bachelor's degree, Majoring in environmental Design with a focus on furniture and a minor in fine Art.
My art is part of an ongoing journey of self-discovery. It comes from my experiences as a Black and Native American woman moving through spaces where I rarely felt seen or represented. Growing up without representation pushes me to change the narrative and advocate for artists of color to gain visibility in high-traffic, mainstream venues.
I excel in textural manipulation and line intersection. My abstract artwork is a vibrant exploration of movement, texture, composition, and hidden depth. Sometimes, I incorporate fabric, digital elements, and various papers to create layered textures and dynamic compositions. Currently, acrylic paint is my primary medium because I can build color and light with thick strokes that appear to dance across the canvas. My work evolves as I do with the use of mixed media from acrylic paint, digital design, drawing, and sculpture, but texture and light are how I tie everything together to create depth and layered surfaces. I draw inspiration from my family, nature, and the human form to evoke movement and dance in my pieces. Much of my art features hidden or partially revealed figures that symbolize the aspects of myself I’m still discovering and learning to embrace.
I invite you to look closely beneath the surface, where the female figure may appear within the layers, and to find what she stirs inside you. She represents my strength, growth, and discovery of who I am becoming. With each piece, I create an invitation to search deeper, revealing the subtle presence of the female figure. The female form is a work of art in itself, but she shows up often in my work, trying to emerge as I discover myself. She represents a strong, vibrant woman who learns more about herself daily: the older I get, the more I like who she’s becoming.
The hidden figure, along with mountains and terrain, is intertwined, emerging from the chaos of color and texture. The result is a captivating blend of organic elements, where the terrain and the human figure come alive in an intricate dance of texture, color, and energy. I create work that invites viewers to linger and discover their own stories, without dictating the meaning, while offering layered visual space for connection and interpretation.
Thank you for taking this journey with me.
MY VALUES
Passion | Creativity | Quality
TESTIMONIAL
"I've commissioned several pieces of art from Dinah. She never fails to exceed my expectations with high-quality art. From helping me execute an idea in my head to surprising me with amazing pieces that fit my spaces perfectly."
~Nadine S.
