ROCHA, Dan  [ USA ]

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The paintings shown are from a new series of work in which I respond to the canvas, or paper in more of an open, subconscious manner; in the belief that this results in a more collective, universal appeal. After this stage of the work I compose or see a “rational” composition around the work; this being lead by the primary, more fluid movement. Finally I use color to evoke emotion, often in saturated hues, glazed over the initial painting.
Prior to this, my work was more preconceived in terms of composition, color, values, brushing, and other formal attributes. It was in fact a lot more minimal and reductive. Both former, and present works are created in the manner of art for it’s own sake. The paintings here involve a pursuit for the reconciliation of opposites, unification with experience, and the search for a transcendent nature. They are created as contemplative objects.

EDUCATION
Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA, Masters of Education, 1992
Research Thesis on Human Response to Color.
Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1976
Major: Painting, Minor: Sculpture.

  
1. VENUS, ACRYLIC ON PAPER
28 x 79 CM 79 /  11 X 31 IN
 US$ 1890

 2. UNTITLED, ACRYLICS ON CANVAS 81 x 133 CM / 32 X 52  IN
 US$ 1990
3.  RIFT, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS / 142 X 122 CM / 56 X 48 IN
US$ 3900

 4 .SKATE ACRYLIC ON PAPER 110 X 105 CM /  43 X 41 IN
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What first strikes the viewer about Daniel Rocha’s work is color. His blues, greens, and violets seem to somehow transform substance into feeling. The delicate layering of sheer, translucent hues draws us in, and it is only then that we are struck by the powerful contrast between his straightedge geometric shapes and his fluid form.

Rocha earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. His research thesis on Human Response to Color culminated in a Masters of Education degree from Cambridge College in 1992.

Among his many juried exhibits have been those at the New England /New York Competition at Berkshire Art Museum and the New England Regional Exhibit at Brandeis University. His most recent award was from Whistler Museum of Art in 1998.

KRIS KLINE 1999


EXHIBITS & AWARDS
2001 - Viridian Gallery, represented in the 12th National Exhibition, NY, NY
2001 - Evos Arts Institute Solo exhibit , Lowell, MA
1999 - International Abstraction , Period Galley, Omaha, NE
1999 - Lowell Office of Cultural Affairs Solo exhibit in the office gallery, Lowell, MA
1999 - Spirituality Exhibition, Period Gallery, Omaha, NE
1999 - Authors Gallery Currently showing, White St., Key West, Florida
1998 - Whistler House Museum of Art Honorable Mention for Painting
1995 - Pleiades Gallery 13th Annual Competition, painting, New York, NY.
1991 - 1998 OPUS Gallery Hollis, NH, last 7 invitational 1991.
1987 - Bradford College Regional Competition, sculpture, Haverhill, MA.
1986 - Lowell University Invitational Exhibit, painting, 1986.
1985 - Brandeis University New England Regional Exhibit, sculpture.
1985 - Provincetown Museum National Competition, painting.
1982 - Berkshire Art Museum New England/New York Competition, sculpture.
1980 - American Hoechst Corp. New Jersey, painting, Honorable Mention.
1976 - Berger Award for Excellence in Painting, Mass. College of Art.

SELECTED INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS and AWARDS
1999 - International Abstraction , Period Galley, Omaha, NE, USA
1999 - Evo5 Institute Solo exhibit in the office gallery, Lowell, MA USA
1999 - Spirituality Exhibition, Period Gallery, Omaha, NE, USA
1999 - Authors Gallery Currently showing, White St., Key West, Florida USA
1998 - Whistler House Museum of Art Honorable Mention for Painting, USA
1995 - Pleiades Gallery 13th Annual Competition, painting, New York, NY, USA
1991 -1998 OPUS Gallery Hollis, NH, USA last 7 invitationals
1087 - Bradford College Regional Competition, sculpture, Haverhill, MA USA
1986 - Lowell University Invitational Exhibit, painting, USA
1985 - Brandeis University New England Regional Exhibit, sculpture, USA
1985 - Provincetown Museum National Competition, painting, USA
1982 - Berkshire Art Museum New England /New York Competition, sculpture
1980 - American Hoecht Corp. New Jersey, painting, Honorable Mention
1976 - Berger Award for Excellence in Painting, Mass. College of Art.

COLLECTIONS & COMMISSIONS
2002 - New England Financial commission for the Law Dept., Boston, MA
1999 - Storage Networks collection of 4 paintings, Whaltham, MA
1999, 1994, 1998 - First Enterprise Bank purchase of paintings Lowell, MA
1992, 1996 - Inge & Helmut Wittke Collection paintings, Hanover, Germany
1995 - Church Park Complex paintings for the 3 lobbies, Boston, MA.
1994 - Eastern Mountain Sportswear mural for headquarters, Peterborough, NH.
1992 - M+O Associates Collection painting, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Numerous private collections.

REPRESENTED
2000, 2001, 2002 - Art Addiction Internet Art Museum

MEMBERSHIP
2000, 2001, 2002- Art Addiction Internatioanl Art association AAIAA