
Spotlight Artist
Dan Isaac Bortz
Pacific Coast
Artist Statement
I have surreal and ecstatically colored visions. While the subject
matter in my work is always changing, it is often humorous,
curious, and psychedelic in nature. Overall, I want to encourage
the imagination. My imagery is easily metaphorical, but not always
specific to one message. My paintings aim to entertain viewers
and hold their attention, allowing them to create their own stories
out of mine. Sometimes the images reference my dreams, while
others are symbolic of anxieties, ecstasies, and other dominant
sensations in my waking life. I’m interested in the back-and-forth
between these realms. Additionally, my work is playful and
reflects my enthusiasm for being alive in such an amusing world.
Searching for meaning in the work feels similar to analyzing the
significance of a vivid dream.
Artist's Additional works
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