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Drawing from a deep well of traditional artistry, Daniel Fleur’s paintings marry time-honored techniques with narratives quintessentially rooted in our contemporary epoch. His commitment to realism, honed through extensive training, acts as both a tribute to and a tool for exploring the nuances of the modern human experience. The subjects and themes, seemingly everyday at first glance, dive deep into the intricacies of pleasure, beauty, materialism, and societal hierarchies.
For instance, take a piece like "Staycation", which depicts a human in a solarium. While superficially it's a commentary on modern recreations or the growing sentiment of ‘flight shame’, it also hints at deeper yearnings — the need to escape, if only momentarily, from life's inexorable grind. Similarly, "It Could Have Been Worse" with its vivid portrayal of a man on vacation, plagued by mosquitos, brings forth the irony of our search for perfect moments, highlighting the inevitable imperfections that come with them.
The works do not just stop at a singular narrative. Instead, they beckon viewers to peer beyond the initial story, inviting them to unravel the layers of interpretation intricately woven into each scene. In "Never too much", the dripping pizza cheese might be a celebration of indulgence or a reflection on our society's excesses. "The Journey is the Goal" isn't just about the allure of luxury; it delves into our perceptions of success and the cultural worship of material wealth.
This intentional ambiguity in Fleur’s creations challenges viewers, pushing them to ponder, reflect, and question. Each painting is a tapestry of tales, capturing the complex, multifaceted, and often contradictory emotions and aspirations that define our shared human journey.
Born in Lemera, Democratic Republic of Congo, 1992
Lives and works in Malmö, Sweden
Education
MFA, Malmö Art Academy
BFA, Malmö Art Academy
Gerlesborg School Of Fine Art In Bohuslän
Skövde School Of Art
Solo Exhibitions
Work Hard, Play Hard, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Malmö
The Bright Future Is Ours, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Marbella
Opaque Referents Of Merge, Stene Projects Gallery, Stockholm
Most Recently Used, Krognoshuset, Lund
Full Size Render, Galleri KANT, Copenhagen
8,192 Different Levels Of Pressure Sensitivity, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Malmö
Full Size Render, KHM1 Gallery, Malmö
Transmission, Galleri Thomas Wallner, Simris
Gränsdragningar, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Skanör
Group Exhibitions
Polyfoni 6, Galleri Thomas Wallner, Simris (forthcoming)
The Many Faces Of The Self, Ars Belaga, Brussels
Christmas Show - A Swedish Smorgasbord Curated By Ebba de Faire And Joakim Ödlund, C/O Sothebys, Stockholm
Jag Bor I En Annan Värld Men Du Bor Ju I Samma - Drömmare Söder Om Hallandsåsen, Ravinen Konsthall, Båstad
Digital Libido, Digital Exhibition At artworks.se
Main Entrance, Casinot XXH, Malmö
vidd, Galleri CC, Malmö
Polyfoni 5, Galleri Thomas Wallner, Simris
BESTSELLER By Pro Tempore Art, Galleri Bo Bjergaard, Copenhagen
MKH, Galleri Arnstedt, Östra Karup
Back Room Project, Galleri KANT, Copenhagen
From Sweden With Love, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Marbella
Malmö - So There, Galleri Thomas Wallner, Simris
التحف/Museet/The Museum, Malmö Art Museum, Malmö
Polyfoni 4, Galleri Thomas Wallner, Simris
Bachelor Exhibition, KHM Gallery, Malmö
Polyfoni 3, Galleri Thomas Wallner, Simris
Art Fairs
Urvanity Art Fair, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Madrid
VOLTA Art Fair, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, New York
Urvanity Art Fair, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Madrid
Obertura Carabanchel, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Madrid
Drawing Room Art Fair, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Madrid
Marbella Art Fair, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Marbella
Drawing Room Art Fair, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Madrid
Marbella Art Fair, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Marbella
ESTAMPA Contemporary Art Fair, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Madrid
Marbella Art Fair, Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, Marbella
Recent Graduates, Affordable Art Fair, Stockholm
Scholarships & Grants
One Year Working Grant, The Swedish Art Grants Committee
Ellen Trotzig Scholarship
Studio Scholarship
Helge A:xson Johnsons Scholarship
E & H Bergman/Munthe Sandberg, The Royal Academy of Fine Arts
Malmö Konststudio Scholarship
Collections
Public Art Agency Sweden
Malmö Art Museum
Region Skåne
Private Collections in Europe and North America