Danae Nunez is a Mexican artist born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
Her practice infuses a rich tapestry of Mexican cultural elements with introspective explorations of Latino identity. Through a diverse range of mediums, from paintings, drawings and mixed media, she examines the intersections of her own immigrant experience within the broader context of Latino identity and the prevailing political climate.
Her work serves as a poignant critique of cultural stereotypes, challenging conventional narratives and inviting viewers to reconsider their perspective of Mexican immigrants and women.
Danae grapples with the fluidity of her Latino identity shaped by a diaspora, using her art as a vehicle of self-reflection and societal reevaluation. By incorporating traditional Mexican imagery and cultural metaphors, she offers a fresh perspective of on the immigrant experience while reconnecting with her own familial heritage through practice.
Education
2017 - 2022
Masters of Science, Philosophy. University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
2012 - 2016
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art and Psychology. Rollins College, Winter Park.
Exhibitions
Group
2024
Ad Basel. Circulo Creativo. Miami, FL. (group)
2024
7th Annual MvVO Art/Ad Art Show. New York, NY. (group)
2024
Clio Art Fair. The Anti-Fair for Independent Artists. New York, NY.
2024
La Bulla. Music & Arts Festival. Los Angeles, CA.
2024
Lucha Libre Exhibition. Latino Cultural Center. Dallas, TX.
2020
Politically Charged. Blue Line Arts. Roseville, CA.
2016
Semblance. Cornell Fine Arts Center at Rollins College. Winter Park, FL.
2015
Unabbreviated. Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College. Winter Park, FL.
Recognitions
2024
Specialty Clio Award, 7th Annual MvVO Art/Ad Art Show. New York City, NY
2024
Honorable Mention Award, 8th Flower Artist Competition. Teravarna. Los Angles, CA.
Selected Press
Mahmud, Shahnaz. “Grey ACD Takes Top Prize at MvVO Art/Ad Show. Danae Nunez challenges stereotypes“. Muse by Clios (2024) at [https://musebyclios.com/art/grey-acd-takes-top-prize-at-mvvo-art-ad-show/]
“Echoes of Identity: Immigrant Artists Reimagining Culture“. Artsy (2024) at [https://www.artsy.net/viewing-room/mvvo-art-echoes-of-identity-immigrant-artists-reimagining-culture]