dennis darkeem

Artist Statement

I am a visual and performance artist focused on highlighting the importance of the South Bronx community in my art. I am currently working on a series of two and three- dimensional works that include recycling items found in the community and re-purposing them to create fine art. My work is firmly rooted in my Native and African American background and reflected are many African and indigenous traditional motifs... I am inspired to create art work based on the familiar objects that I view through my daily travels. I discover elements in existing architecture and among everyday items found within the home. I ultimately set out to express a meaningful story about events in my life and those found with the communities I work. I utilize different media in the creation of my work. This allows for great versatility and a rich viewer experience as the eye uncovers the multiple layers that often characterize mixed media art.