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Danielle Coleman

Artist member since 2019
Chatham, Ontario

Danielle Coleman is a multidisciplinary artist who holds a BFA with distinction in Drawing & Painting from OCAD University. Obsessed with the element of kitsch and heartache within her practice, Coleman challenges the taboo of creating work that speaks to romantic relationships.

Coleman is an artist focused on the philosophy of love in academia, idealized romance within popular culture, and creating a visual language for romance based on personal experiences – remembering the flowers bestowed by past lovers and the daydream qualities of falling in love with the beloved. Works are conceptually emphasizing cliché notions and practices within romantic relationships. Coleman is challenging the notions of the title of being “a love craved young woman” while tongue in cheek, playing upon the idea of wearing her heart on her sleeve.


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Q+A

What do you listen to when you work?

Love songs and break up ballads! From the Killer's Mr.Brightside to ABBA's Take a Chance on Me I am listening to the cliche love anthems that live in my playlists. You can always count me in to rock out to Fleetwood Mac's Rumours on vinyl too.

Favourite movie

(500) Days of Summer is the ultimate romantic and relatable not-love story of all time for me! The perfect display of the rollercoaster of emotions that come with the lover's discourse.

When I'm not making art, I'm (a) ...

Curled up ball reading love philosophy. From poetry, essays to philosophy of romantic, platonic and familial love! I particularly enjoy Rolland Barthes' Fragments: A Lover's Discourse but a cheesy love novel can also be the best inspiration for work as well! I will admit - I do enjoy every minute of a cheesy novel too.

What artists do you admire right now?

Sophie Calle, Tracey Emin and Allison Wade! Using their love life in such bold and daring ways makes me feel comfort in the themes of work I do. Their approaches to the work are confessional and unapologetic, wearing their hearts on their sleeve!

Favourite musical artist / band right now

Arcade Fire is a band I have the entire discography on iTunes and Spotify and on vinyl so I guess you can say I have had my daily dose of Arcade Fire anyway of the week. Led Zeppelin and The Killer's are also some favorites who ALWAYS have a soft spot in my heart as well.

What kind of artwork do you have in your home?

I have a wide range of art in my home. I can never turn down a good art trade and I love to support my fellow artists when I can! I have a range of zines, pins and jewelry pendants to prints, paintings and small sculptures! I am a real advocate of my home being a cozy sanctuary and live in studio, so I am ALWAYS looking to have works that speak to me around the house. You can say a lot of work on my walls are double hung... maybe triple hung at this point. I may need more wall space.

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Select Past Exhibitions
2023

Retro Suites Hotel, Chatham, ON, Canada
Retro After Dark

2023

Leamington Arts Centre, Leamington, ON, Canada
Stomping Grounds

2022

Thames Art Gallery, Chatham, ON, Canada
Eye4Art 2022 Juried Exhibition

2021

Thames Art Gallery, Chatham, ON
A Love To Stay

2021

ARTspace, Chatham, ON
Hometown Baby

2020

Xpace Cultural Centre, Toronto, ON
"I Hope You're Doing Well"

2019

Ada Slaight Studio Hub, OCAD University, Toronto, ON
Symbiosis

2019

Visual Arts Mississauga, Mississauga, ON
Baby POP

2019

Women's Art Association of Canada, Toronto, ON
Exuberant

2019

OCAD University, Toronto, ON
GradEX 104

2019

OCAD University, Toronto, ON
Picture Show: Filth & Decadence

2019

The Textile Museum of Canada, Toronto, ON
The Doll Project

2018

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Missisauga, ON
Experiencing Perspectives

2018

Pixie Blue Studio, Mississauga, ON
Art: Is It? Juried Exhibition

2018

Visual Arts Mississauga, Mississauga, ON
The Art of Dialogue Juried Exhibition

2017

Thames Art Gallery, Chatham, ON
Ontario Wide Juried Exhibition

2017

OCAD U Learning Zone, Toronto, ON
Danielle Coleman & Mashalya Ritchie

2016

Anniversary Gallery, Toronto, ON
VISCOUS

2016

William Street Cafe, Chatham, ON
Danielle Coleman

2016

OCAD University, Toronto, ON
Juried Celebration of First Year

Accolades
2018

OCAD University
Takao Tanabe Scholarship

2017

OCAD University
Project 31 Drawing and Painting Scholarship

Press
2020

Media
Xpace Cultural Centre: I Hope You’re Doing Well Essay (Emily Condie)

2020

Publication
Insahyt Catalog 700 – 779

2019

Catalogue
Forest City Gallery: Members Show & Sale Fundraiser

2019

Catalogue
OCAD U DRPT GradEX 104

2018

Catalogue
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services: Experiencing Perspectives

Residencies
2021

ARTspace, Chatham, ON
Emerging Artist in Residence

Education
2022

Ontario Museum Association
Certificate in Museum Studies

2019

OCAD University
BFA Drawing & Painting

2016

Thames Art Gallery: Ed Pien Workshop

2016

Thames Art Gallery: John Kissick Workshop

2015

Thames Art Gallery: Ron Shuebrook Workshop

2015

Thames Art Gallery: John Kissick Workshop

2014

Thames Art Gallery: Becky Fixter Workshop

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