In an era of Neo-Esotericism, we find ourselves vibrating energies to summon entities from the past, navigating a digital obscurantism where humanity is caught between ancient paradigms and modern solutions to eternal dilemmas.
We plunge into the unconscious abyss, where dolls wander the ocean depths, meeting their scaled counterparts. Oceanic conches tune into currents, anticipating the rise of the Leviathan, patient as global warming ravages the surface.
-Fontanini reflecting on his current underwater series
Daniel Fontanini (b. Guadalajara, Mexico) has dedicated over 15 years to the world of professional painting and is a painiter at the forefront of the vibrant art scene in Guadalajara.
Daniel's talent has been recognized nationally, with selections in prestigious biennials including the Miniature Art Biennial at the Bicentennial Museum in San Pedro Garza (2017, 2019, 2021 editions), Young Art (2018), and the Atanacio Monrroy Biennial (2018). His dedication to his craft has earned him numerous scholarships and residencies, such as the CECA 2017, supported by the Jalisco Secretary of Culture with mentorship from Dan Montellano, and multiple artistic residencies through Estudio Libertad's Incubator programs (2019, 2023) and Mano Grafica in Patscuaro, Michoacan, under Artemio Gonzalez's direction.
In 2023, Daniel participated in the Artist Incubator in Monterrey, presenting a collection of over 20 medium to large format pieces. His work garnered critical acclaim and nearly sold out of the collection and the show.
Daniel's career boasts three solo exhibitions that have captivated audiences:
- "Lost Woods" (2017) at Ajolote Gallery, directed by Ramon Monchis.
- "Pequeñas M