Piercing the Veil by Danielle Branchaud

In the Theatre Lobby Gallery: Opening Reception: August 2, 5-7 pm. On Display August 2- September 28. 

The goal of a surrealist is to present a glimpse into new and various worlds that are only accessible in dreams, or through the careful and well-practiced art of introspection. The works of Danielle Branchaud are notorious in their depth and intensity when it comes to facing those dimensions. For years she has used her own personal life experience and emotional complexity in order to create these visions, tapping into sources that have the potential to be both enlightening and devastating. After all, a lifetime is composed of many notes, high and low, and each one is worthy of exploration. This collection of work presents just a fraction of that emotional experience, each painting inviting you to search within yourself for those same universal feelings.

Canadian-born artist Danielle Branchaud has lived and worked in Southwest Florida for over fifteen years. She specializes in the efficient and intimate use of acrylics, creating conceptual series work and portraits. She has exhibited work throughout the region, with solo exhibitions at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, Arts for ACT Gallery, DAAS Gallery, and has participated in group exhibitions in Miami and Sarasota. Her working studio can be visited at the Union Artist Studios in Fort Myers. She is also presently working as the curator of exhibitions at Arts Bonita in Bonita Springs.