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There is a phenomenon that mysteriously regenerates and fuels itself
in a fashion, that from time to time, emerges as the creative endeavor
of a visual artist. Such is the case with Dina Herrmann.
Dina's creativity was fostered while growing up in New York City.
Encouraged by her parents, acclaimed fashion illustrators, she developed
her unwavering drive, fascination and lifelong relationship with
artistic expression. She was inspired and stimulated by the works
of Kandinsky, Pollock, Miro, O'Keefe and Picasso. At age 15, she
began studying at Cornell University and continued her formal training
at Bennington College and Alfred University. She earned her BFA
from the State University of New York at Purchase.
In 1985, Dina had her first solo exhibit at the Vorpal Gallery
in Soho, NY. The show's success opened the door to additional solo
and group exhibits which earned her international recognition.
Throughout the 90's, her work was exhibited at the National Endowment
for the Arts in Washington DC. Dina's vivid works of art flow in
the traditional media of oil on canvas.
She undertakes the difficult task of rendering dimensions
greater than three, allowing an opportunity for the viewer
to experience the macro and micro cosmic universe. It is this
intuitive quiet genius, the mastery of shadow and form, and
the eloquent control of technique, that sets the tone and
purpose of her art.
Her interest and study of various modalities of spiritual
systems, philosophies and therapeutic bodywork have greatly
influenced her paintings.
She has produced a series of the chemical elements, the chakras
and the human qualities of the heart and soul. Geometry, harmony,
astronomy and mysticism all find their way into her art, giving
birth to magic . Her paintings echo the subtle vibrations of the
universe and speak in a natural language understood by all.
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