Loren Dann
This painting is intended as a physical manifestation of the voice I hope to give my daughters to scream and say what they feel. My intent is to express that women should take up space and be loud. The two young girls are encouraged by the text that surrounds them. Around the images are many hand-written quotes of inspiration from Simone De Beauvoir and Rudyard Kipling to Bernie Sanders and Lucy Lippard. The quotes are focused on equality and the value of women’s voices.
Loren Dann’s work explores intersectionality by exposing difficult questions and unraveling the tangle of answers surrounding this multi-dimensional topic. Dann’s multi-disciplinary approach gives a voice to those who feel distorted and encourages viewers to identify their own roles in forming society’s aesthetic expectations. Her work has been exhibited extensively in New York, Philadelphia, and New Jersey. Her freelance work appears on material cultural items, from album covers to handbags, creating a strong and recognizable presence.
Dann’s skill as an art educator has allowed her to work with all ages, genders, and races to explore art as a creative and therapeutic outlet for both emotional and physical well-being. Loren Dann also uses her art to encourage the formation of diverse communities where all forms of art and expression are valued.
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