Dane Tilghman - Quiet Explosion

Opening Reception: Saturday Feb. 20th from 1pm - 5pm

Artist’s Statement:

"Using paint and pencil I create full color narratives calibrating the common moments of humanity, chronicled thru nostalgic black and white photography."   

Dane has taken his artwork towards new dimensions going from realism to a stylish combination developing his own interpretations of surrealism and primitive elongation. He has established himself as one of the premier painters of African American Art. He has a creative approach to artistic images of the common man, woman and child. 

Dane’s images are inspired of African Americans in and out of daily life, popular entertainment, and the world of sports.  He has exhibited his works throughout the United States at art festivals, galleries, trade shows, convention centers and sports arenas where he has received numerous awards. His work has been exhibited at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and also in one-man shows at Howard University, Widener University, West Chester University, University of Pennsylvania, Penn State and the Butler Institute of Fine Art in Youngstown, Ohio.  

He was recently commissioned to create artwork for the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey that would be displayed throughout the arena’s public spaces, private suites and corporate offices. Collectors of Dane’s artwork include notables such as Dave Winfield, Nelson Mandela, Bill Cosby, the estate of Ossie Davis, Nabisco Corporation and Astra-Zeneca. In 2004 Kutztown University commissioned him for a commemorative poster for the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education.  Dane’s creative philosophy is to bring to the audience his interpretative views of life on canvas. This is reflected in his diverse presentations as he shares his artistic gift with his audience.  His unique style clearly defines his mastery of the craft.