Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Dana received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Memphis State University and pursued her interest in Graphic Design. After moving to Nashville, she worked as an Art Director in advertising for 13 years earning many industry awards for her designs. She has recently moved her career to fine arts and is becoming well known in Nashville and the surrounding areas. Her work is also enjoyed and collected by clients from coast to coast.
Known for her striking technique with gloss black paint, Dana Kahan paints vibrant, abstract backgrounds and then literally squirts gloss acrylic paint (from a mustard bottle) in various interpretations of tangible objects and scenes. The paint dries raised and cracked on top of the backgrounds adding texture and dimension. Whether the subject is a flower, a chandelier or a carousel, her work is expressive and colorful. Sometimes she works on a series but sometimes she just explores. She also loves doing commissions where her clients give some of the best ideas. “It makes them feel very connected to the finished piece.”
GALLERIES:
• Gallery 202 - Franklin, Tennessee
• The Studio Gallery - Grayton Beach, Florida
PAST EXHIBITIONS:
• Trinity School “Spotlight on Art”- Group Show • Atlanta, GA 2012
• Webb School “ArtXtravaganza”- Group Show • Knoxville, TN 2012
• St George's Fine Art Show - Group Show • Memphis 2011
• St Matthew's Art for Inspiration - Group Show • Franklin, TN 2011
• Belmont Community Art Show - Group Show • Nashville, 2011
• Art Fusion - Group Show • Franklin, TN 2011
• Gallery 202 - Solo Show • Franklin, TN, 2011
• ArtXtravaganza 2011 Group Show, Knoxville, TN, 2011
• Old Town Theatre Solo Show, Brentwood TN, 2011
• Share The Spirit Art Sale • Brentwood 2011
• Fine Art In Brentwood, 2010
• St George Art Show • Memphis, 2010
• Belmont Community Art Show • Nashville, 2010
• Hillsboro Art Walk Featured Artist, Retropolitan • Nashville, October 2010
• Art Effects • Columbia, 2010
• Art Show at David Lipscomb • Nashville, 2010
• Fine Art in Brentwood • Brentwood, 2009
COLLECTIONS:
• Alecia Moore (PINK) - LA
• Miley Cyrus - LA
• Mr. & Mrs. Barry Trotz - Nashville
• Kat & Michael Roos - Nashville
• Demetria Kalodimos - Nashville
• Sarah Cannon Cancer Foundation - Nashville
• Mr. and Mrs. Jim Simon - San Francisco
Dana Kahan
Artist
Known for her striking technique with gloss black paint, Dana Kahan paints vibrant, abstract backgrounds and then literally squirts gloss acrylic paint (from a mustard bottle) in various interpretations of tangible objects and scenes. The paint dries raised and cracked on top of the backgrounds adding texture and dimension. Whether the subject is a flower, a chandelier or a carousel, her work is expressive and colorful. Sometimes she works on a series but sometimes she just explores. She also loves doing commissions where her clients give some of the best ideas. “It makes them feel very connected to the finished piece.”
GALLERIES:
• Gallery 202 - Franklin, Tennessee
• The Studio Gallery - Grayton Beach, Florida
PAST EXHIBITIONS:
• Trinity School “Spotlight on Art”- Group Show • Atlanta, GA 2012
• Webb School “ArtXtravaganza”- Group Show • Knoxville, TN 2012
• St George's Fine Art Show - Group Show • Memphis 2011
• St Matthew's Art for Inspiration - Group Show • Franklin, TN 2011
• Belmont Community Art Show - Group Show • Nashville, 2011
• Art Fusion - Group Show • Franklin, TN 2011
• Gallery 202 - Solo Show • Franklin, TN, 2011
• ArtXtravaganza 2011 Group Show, Knoxville, TN, 2011
• Old Town Theatre Solo Show, Brentwood TN, 2011
• Share The Spirit Art Sale • Brentwood 2011
• Fine Art In Brentwood, 2010
• St George Art Show • Memphis, 2010
• Belmont Community Art Show • Nashville, 2010
• Hillsboro Art Walk Featured Artist, Retropolitan • Nashville, October 2010
• Art Effects • Columbia, 2010
• Art Show at David Lipscomb • Nashville, 2010
• Fine Art in Brentwood • Brentwood, 2009
COLLECTIONS:
• Alecia Moore (PINK) - LA
• Miley Cyrus - LA
• Mr. & Mrs. Barry Trotz - Nashville
• Kat & Michael Roos - Nashville
• Demetria Kalodimos - Nashville
• Sarah Cannon Cancer Foundation - Nashville
• Mr. and Mrs. Jim Simon - San Francisco
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