Daniel Levi Heynderickx Kavale
The main themes of my work are independence, isolation, and depiction of unconditional love, which I have a deep-seated belief that I am unable or undeserving of experiencing. To express this I use many mediums from digital, to acrylic, oil and watercolor paint, to clay and metal. I am particularly drawn to clay and ceramics as a medium due to the weight of the material and the significance of its permanence on the earth. I focus on the canine form, specifically domesticated dogs as I believe our pets and the animals in our lives are the closest representation of unconditional and unrelenting love. I want to share myself with the world without having to voice it, and I use art to express those indescribable feelings. To bring my whole self into being, I must continue to make artwork, and I must continue to learn.