Daniel Solomon
Daniel Solomon (b1987) from Cape Town, South Africa, draws inspiration from a deep connection to history, the human experience, and the delicate balance of our environment and society. With a background in self-taught artistic practice and an educational foundation in psychology, Daniel expresses these themes through a broad range of painting media, predominantly working with oil, acrylic, and gouache.
Daniels artistic journey commenced with the raw energy of graffiti and street art during adolescence, exploring urban narratives and the wastelands of industrialised society. This exploration evolved over time, encompassing broader narratives that delve into the interactions between past and present, individual and collective angst, and the intricate relationships between humanity and the natural world. Daniels
work is connected to the rich tradition of figurative painting, using the time-honoured craft of painstaking realism, yet indelibly influenced by the information-age; making ample use of digital media and tools to create work.
Through his art, Daniel seeks to investigate our place in time; the jumping-off point between analog and digital reality.
Inviting viewers to contemplate the hard questions of
existence and the fragility of our shared world.
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