Dark Moses
Danny Perkins’ approach to art blends his extensive experience in glass sculpture with his current work in painting. The idea that color holds emotional weight—whether we’re aware of it or not—is a fascinating lens through which to view his work. Perkins engages with the tradition of color field painting- inviting viewers to connect with deeper, often subconscious, feelings and memories. The horizon line, a recurring motif, is an anchor in his abstractions, offering structure and access to a deeper, more meditative experience. It’s a way to juxtapose order with chaos, which is particularly timely in today’s turbulent world.
Danny Perkins
Drama, action and hope. Colors know it or not, are reminders of our experiences. We’ve all attached sights and visions of our lives and to our emotional selves. These paintings are references to those emotions. Everyone is going to have a different reference points; my references are just mine. In doing these paintings, there was a strong feeling in me to start with and I wrapped everything around that. I can say a lot of personal stuff about these paintings, what I was feeling when I was painting but it is for the viewer to bring their feelings to the painting. If you try to identify objects and images you will be disappointed, it is more of emotional journey. It is for the viewer to look at the work as a whole, the colors and proportions. I do believe, like many people, the world is a chaotic place, the drive to make sense, to build structure, I feel it helps us in the struggle. I have been doing color and form dichotomies for 35 years, first in 3 dimensions, sculptures, and now with paintings. It wasn’t until these recent paintings that I feel like I landed. There’s 10% hope. If you go deep and face the darkness. You have a lot more courage and will see a lot more, instead of running from it. – Danny Perkins
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Danny was born in Frankfurt, Germany, raised in an orphanage in Oklahoma, and was a young adult in the Bay area. He then moved to Washington state where he was a professional artist in glass and sculpture showing nationally and internationally and is in museum collections throughout. He moved to Tucson 10 years ago, this is his first show after a five-year hiatus.
