Dana Dabagia

"Continuing to develop as an artist in today's world, I have come to realize just how much Master Artist's of old had a sense of discovery in their works and manners of painting; things were new to them and untouched in many ways, thus their subjects were portrayed, using paint, with a vigor and enthusiasm.

Much the same way that a botanist would describe a new found species of a rare tropical plant, or a scientist explains a breakthrough medical discovery, artists have through the centuries set out to enlighten others with their interpretations of seemingly familiar things: revealing a new way to see them.

The artists whose works have compelled me to take a closer look were undoubtedly versed in what is I believe to be, a universal language. Using this same means of communicating my inner feelings toward the world around me, I too desire to describe simplistic things as I see them: As astonishing and captivating beauty in everyday life. Whether it's a painting of a face, flower, vista, or small inanimate object, viewing my work should expose oneself to his own capacity to respond to such ordinary things in a far more meaningful way; stirring up feelings that become a fusion of the understanding of temporal existence, and lasting memories.

Most of all, I desire that my works give off a sense of unconfined history: A story needing not only to be told, but also interpreted by ones very own soul."