Daniel Freaker

Daniel Freaker graduated from the Slade School of Art with an MA in Fine Art, History, and Theory. Freaker has exhibited internationally, with a recent solo show at Muma Gallery in Hamburg and frequent participation in group shows including Skye Gallery in New York and Thom Gallery in Australia. He lives and works in Portsmouth in the U.K.


Artist Statement

Freaker's practice balances structure and chaos. The structure comes from the representation of objects, while chaos arises from the fluidity of paint, where precision and control are elusive. Further tension emerges from the experimental gestures, marks, and richness of layers. Freaker believes this tension is integral to the audience’s experience. In each new work, he strives to challenge himself to find new techniques or processes and build a more sensitive visual vocabulary.

While the colors are often bright and beautiful, there is an underlying sense of exploring the human condition within the work. The narratives of the characters and spaces are not perfect or idyllic in any way. Much like people are always searching for meaning, peace, and connection, the paintings aim to support those journeys the audience undertakes.


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