Visual Artist: DAN RAMIREZ
cell: 954.299.0916
email:dadapoet@bellsouth.net
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Danny was born in Miami Florida in 1972. He is a first generation American born citizen from Cuban immigrant parents. He is also one of six siblings, including
a twin brother who is only five minutes older than him.
His parents were both forced into newly unexplored territories in America.
After high school he attended New World School of the Arts in Downtown Miami. During which every evening, he would also work as a Gallery Assistant at Fredrick Snitzer Gallery. He learns to stretch large canvas onto frames, install and package artwork as well. After college, he begins to work as a designer and illustrator for various sign companies. Meanwhile, he would occupy an art studio at the Bakehouse Art Complex located in the Miami Wynwood-Art District. In 2004 he forms dadapoet
Industries Inc.(dadapoet inc.). It would become an art based organization helping the South Florida art community. He would eventually publish “Ezayah’s Silhouettes-Distant Storms are brewing” in 2012 followed by a comic version in 2016.
He was a 15 year Senior Artist at DVG (Diaspora Vibe Gallery) under Rosie Gordon Wallace Miami, Fl., later a DANG Artist (Disbanded Artists Negotiate Galleries)from 2015-2016.
Danny currently lives and works in Wynwood, Fl. He continues to focus on his current campaingn: Art @ 138 and “We are Wynwood” project(s). These series of work(s) are inspired by both new and pre-existing cultures living and/or working together in the vibrant Neighboring Wynwood areas. He continues to explore various conventional and unconventional materials in creating unique Mix-Media Works of Art, including Installation(s), Murals, Sculpture, Drawings; Digital Works of Art etc…
The documentation of his immediate surroundings has always been part of his repertoire which now also includes the construction worker. The construction worker has become an iconic and intricate figure during the recent economic growth of the “Wynwood’s Midtown” region. Whether it’s the Artist, Bearded Hipster, Haitian Women, the Homeless or a Starbuck’s customer, even the Construction Worker, Danny believes that every person and every creed residing in Wynwood is part of a very distinctive breed of individuals…..
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The daily subconscious; mental documentation of everyday life has always been the core of my creativity.
Trying to remember subtle occurrences which have a great impact on the “inner us or persona” has always fascinated me. It’s exhilarating to dissect those simple and very subtle moments in time and eventually make them into very sophisticated works of art. The materials themselves, although many times independent in nature, will eventually come together to become “one in the same”. This unification of different materials and/or media as used to complete the work, is always a welcomed challenge. I take the various steps in completing each task very seriously. Sometimes steps can become daunting and it would probably be easier to stop between steps. Nonetheless, the ultimate goal of creating is to finish. Finishing what has been started is not only my art code, but my code for life as well.
I have continued to elaborate on various evolving projects and/or (multi)mix-media works of art. My choice of materials can range from painting to utilizing self-created sculptures made from wire and plaster.
I am always working; always learning and applying these learned attributes into my routine. In this daily creative process, many more sub-series of work can then be created within the initial scope. I believe that only in this manner can all visual interpretations withstand the test of time. My journey as an artist continues into the unknown. Although, I am proud to say that the unknown is usually exactly where I want to be.
Danny Ramirez
Born:
Miami, Florida
Studio:
Wynwood, Florida
Cell. 954.299.0916
E-mail. dadapoet@bellsouth.net
Web. http://www.danny-ramirez.com
EDUCATION
Human Horizon Art School, Miami, Fl 1986
New World School Of The Arts/University of Florida 1992-1996
WORK STUDY
Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Coral Gables, Fl 1992-1993
ARTIST STABLE
*Senior Artist-Diaspora Vibe Gallery, Miami, Fl
*Former DANG Artist, Delray Beach, Fl
*Bliueprint Gallery, Delray Beach, Fl
COMMISIONED PROJECTS
Vine Design-Hallandale Beach, Florida
Brushed Alumin w/ LED lighting
2016
Mural for City of Miami Beach/Miami Beach Marina
Interior Parking Garage
"Marina Strip"/ “The Laundry Room”
2006-2013
Sushi Maki-Chop Stix
Miami-Dade Public Art for Commercial Business Chop Stix
“Sushi Maki” Cutler Bay Florida
1996
GRANTS
*Miami-Dade Artist Support! (MÁS) Grants Program
The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation and
The Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. May 2021
*Miami-Dade Artist Support! (MÁS) Grants Program
The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation and
The Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. Dec 2021
*Diaspora Vibe Gallery –CATALIST- Lifetime Artist Award 2021
PUBLICATIONS
Ezayah’s Bear-The Resurrection
(Comic Book version of Novel)
Release Date:2016
Diana in Art author Mem Mehmet
Publisher Haus Pub 8/30/2007
“The Rose”
Saks Fifth Avenue
Arts and Leisure -Design District 2002
“The Trilogy”
“Ezayah’s Silhouettes-distant storms are brewing”
Juvenile Fiction-Graphic Novel
Xlibris Publishing Inc
2012
FAIRS/CONVENTIONS
COMIC CON 2016
“Ezayah’s Bear-The Resurrection”
Comic Book Version-Graphic Novel
Miami Beach, Fl
COMIC CON 2015
“Ezayah’s Bear-The Resurrection”
Comic Book Version-Graphic Novel
Miami Beach, Fl
MIAMI BOOK FAIR 2013
“Ezayah’s Silhouettes-distant storms are brewing”
Juvenile Fiction-Graphic Novel
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
"WYNWOOD UNEARTHED"
Art @ 138
Wynwood, Fl
Basel 2022
WE ARE WYNWOOD
"WYNWOOD MART"
Wynwood, Fl
Basel 2021
"WE ALL BLEED RED"
Art @ 138
Wynwood, Fl
Basel 2021
“Ezayah’s Silhouettes-Another Tomorrow”
Spectrum-Art Show (Art Basel)
Space: S918
Wynwood, Fl
2014
“Ezayah’s Silhouettes-Distant Storms are Brewing”
Miami Int’l Book Fair
“Writters Row”
Exhibitor
2012
“Mr. Meyers-my sweet Jane”
Miami Design District
Diaspora Vibe Gallery
Miami, Fl
2009
“Outcast” Exhibition, Suicidal Tedencies 
Installation in the project room
Art Basel-The Miami Design District
Miami, Fl
2005
“Surviving Memories” -Miami Design District
Diaspora Vibe Gallery
2004
“Intersections “Art Exhibition/Art Basel @ The Design District
Project Room-Miami, Fl
2002
Diaspora Vibe Gallery, One Man Show
Miami, Fl
2001
RESEDENCIES
“International Cultural Exchange”
Trade Winds Hotel
St John's
Antigua, West Indies
2014
“Living Sculpture II”
Edna manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts
1 Arthur Wint Drive
Kingston 5, St. Andrew, Jamaica
2012
“Some-Where/No Where”
Queens Park Gallery
Barbados
2011
“As Far As The Eye Can See”
3rd International Biennale
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
Sala De Las Artes
Santurce, Puerto Rico
2010
Artist Cultural Exchanage
“Living Sculpture”
Revolution Gallery
Kingston, Jamaica
2009
“Between Lines”
2nd International Artists Biennale
Philipsburg Cultural Center
St. Maarten
2008
“Fragmentation and Memory”
Universida Del Sagrado Corazon
Puerto Rico
2006
“1st Annual International Artist Biennale”
Nassau, Bahamas
2006
Artist Cultural Exchange & Studio Visits
Aruba
2005
Caribbean Art Exchange, “Exit Moving Inside Out“
@ The Marryshow House Presented by Diaspora Vibe Gallery
St. George’s Grenada, West Indies
2004
“Trespassing” Art Studio Insight Gallery
Aruba
2003
Caribbean Art Exchange, “Parallel Horizons”
Institute di Cultural, Presented by Diaspora Vibe Gallery
Aruba
2003
Caribbean Art Exchange @ “The Marryshow House”
Presented by Diaspora Vibe Gallery
St. George’s Grenada, West Indies
2002
MUSEUM / GALLERY GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
Art @ 138
Wynwood, Fl
Grand Opening
Basel 2018
Art @ 138
Wynwood, Fl
Grand Opening
Basel 2017
“6 x 6” Exhibition
Cornell Museum
Delray, Fl
2017
Abstract Visions
Highland Beach Library
2016
“Keep Calm Exhibition”
Cornell Museum
Delray, Fl
201
“nubivagant”
moving among clouds
GANG-Final Exhibition held at Art Garage
Delray Beach, Fl
2016
“Artpop”
DANG-Art Exhibit
(at the Arts Garage)
Delray Beach, Fl
2016
DANG-Sponsors Exhibit
(at Basil)
Manalapan, Fl
2016
“Nubivagant”
DANG-Art Exhibit
(at the Arts Garage)
Delray Beach, Fl
2015
“Nepal Mural”
Art Basel Miami Week
(Spectrum Booth#315)
Contemporary Art Projects
2015
“re-de-fined?”
DANG-Art Exhibit
(at the Arts Garage)
Delray Beach, Fl
2015
“Small Format Exhibition”
Contemporary Art Projects
(As Hosted by Paul Fisher Gallery)
West Palm Beach, Fl
2015
“Decoding Identity”
MOAD
Museum of the African Diaspora
San Fransisco, CA 94105
2009
Naestved International-
Mini Print Exhibition
Ronnebaeksholm Arts & Culture Centre
Naestved, Denmark
2008
“Women in War” Exhibition
Women’s Club-Miami, Fl
2008
Popop Studios/Diaspora Vibe Gallery,Group Exhibition
Popop Studios-Nassau Bahamas
2007
“Off the Main”
Puck Building-NY, NY
2007
“Safety Zones” Exhibition
Art Basel-Miami Design District
Miami, Fl
2007
“Light My Ire” Group Exhibition
Fusion Arts Museum-Extended
New York, NY
2006
"Rituals" Exhibition
Art Basel- The Miami Design District
Miami, Fl
2006
“Deep Blue” Exhibition, Florida Craftsmen Gallery
St. Petersburg, Fl
2005
“Deep Blue” Exhibition, Florida Craftsmen Gallery
Madonna Building, Diaspora Vibe Gallery
Traveling Show -Miami, Fl
2005
“Light My Ire” Group Exhibition
Fusion Arts Museum
New York, NY
2005
Madonna Building, Diaspora Vibe Gallery
Miami, Fl
2004
“Off the Main”
Puck Building-NY, NY
2004
“5/Five” Exhibition, Art Basel-The Miami Design District
Madonna Building, Diaspora Vibe Gallery
Miami, Fl
2004
“Strata” Exhibition, Art Basel -The Miami Design District
Madonna Building, Diaspora Vibe Gallery
Miami, Fl
2003
Diaspora Vibe Gallery, “Two Person Show(Twin Towers)
Miami, Fl
2002
Diaspora Vibe Gallery, “Rude Awakening”
New York, New York
2002
City of Miami 106 Year Anniversary Exhibit & Cultural Affair
Miami, Fl
2002
Bakehouse Art Complex, “All Members Art Exhibition”
Miami, Fl
2002
Diaspora Vibe Gallery, “Emerging Caribbean Artists”
Miami, Fl
2002
Mayor Manny Diaz’s Rotating Art Exhibition, City Hall
Miami, Fl
2002
Diaspora Vibe Gallery, “New Works Group Show”
Miami, Fl
2001
Salon des Refuses, Broward Art Guild
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
2001
Diaspora Vibe Gallery, Group Show
Miami, Fl
2001
Art 2000 Exhibition, Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery
Boca Raton, Fl
2000
Past Perfect, Perfected Art Exhibition
Coral Springs Museum of Art
Coral Springs, FL
2000
New Forms, New Concepts Art Exhibition, Courtyard Building
Boca Raton, Fl
2000
The Third Annual Tri-County Art Exhibition
Coral Springs, Fl
1999
Black and White Art Exhibition, Broward Art Guild
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
1998
Salon des Refuses, Broward Art Guild
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
1997
Portrait Exhibition, Broward Art Guild
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
1997
Try-County Art Exhibition , Shacknow Museum of Fine Arts
Coral Springs, Fl
1997
Student Art Exhibition, New World School of the Arts
Main Gallery
Miami, Fl
1994
Student and Faculty Art Exhibition, New World School of the Arts
Miami, Fl
1993
Third Annual Collegiate Art Exhibition, New World School of the Arts
Main Gallery
Miami, Fl
1992
New World School of the Arts Exhibition, Main Gallery
Miami, Fl
1992
Dade-Broward-Palm Beach County Art Collegiate Exhibition, Miami-Dade
Kendall Campus Gallery
Miami, Fl
1992
South Florida Student Art Exhibition, New World school of the Arts
Main Gallery
Miami, F
1992
Miami Beach Festival of the Arts, Jackien Gleason Theater
Miami Beach, Fl
1991
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