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RESUME
Bio:
Daniel Milanese (b. 1986, Lacombe, Alberta) is a Canadian visual artist based in
Ponoka, Alberta. He began with an early exposure to the visual arts,
nurtured by a family that placed strong value on both creative and spiritual
expression. From a young age, Milanese had access to professional materials—
particularly oil paints and charcoal—thanks to the generosity of his two older
brothers, whose own artistic pursuits inspired and guided his initial development.
Throughout his formative years, Milanese deepened his engagement with the
visual arts, notably under the mentorship of a supportive high school art teacher
who played a critical role in solidifying his commitment to the field. His artistic
practice continued to evolve with the ongoing encouragement of his wife,
following their marriage in 2007.
Milanese’s process is grounded in both traditional and experimental approaches.
While oil painting and charcoal drawing provided the foundation of his early work,
his practice has expanded to focus primarily on automatic drawing and monotype
printmaking. These methods allow for an intuitive exploration of form, gesture and
symbolism, and now constitute the core of his artistic output.
His professional debut took place at Gallery IS in Red Deer, Alberta, and he has
since maintained steady involvement in local visual arts programming, contributing
to exhibitions and community arts initiatives throughout Central Alberta.
Milanese’s work reflects a balance between disciplined technique and expressive
spontaneity, revealing a practice shaped by lifelong curiosity and a commitment to
visual language.
CV:
Exhibition
2025 Summering In Cyberspace, Charmoli Ciarmoli, NY
2025 Roco 6x6, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester NY
2024 Summer Salon, ADA Gallery, Richmond VA
2024 Winter Moon, What Pipeline, Detroit MI
2023 The Last Off-Site Show On Earth, Plague Space, Krasnodar, Russia
2023 Ancient Texts / Old Stories Galerie Tracanelli, Grenoble, France
2023 Roco 6x6, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester NY
2023 Resilience, Telus Convention Centre, Calgary AB
2023 David’s Heart, Euphoria, Calgary AB
2022 Nextfest, Miller Gallery, The Roxy Theatre, Edmonton AB
2022 6x6, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester NY
2020 Art+Object, Ddaatteelliinnee, Cleveland CO
2020 Sage x Underdog, Virtual Museum, Montreal QC
2020 Please Do Not Touch, Loup NYC, Online group exhibition in partnership with Emergency Release Fund
2019 New Craft Coalition Pop Up, Small Space, Calgary AB
2016 HNW, The Drawing Room, Edmonton AB
2014 Kaleido Arts Festival, The Carrot, Edmonton AB
2013 Artmuzak, Bohemia, Edmonton AB
2012 Live Noise, Siding 14, Ponoka AB
2025 Drawing Pöx, Pearls, Daniel Milanese
2025 The Drawing Stall, Eye Through Eye, Daniel Milanese
2024 Ant Fact Archive, Ant Fact 15
2024 Galerie Tracanelli Editions, Benjamin Sulpice Mémoires D’un Vertige Amoureux illustration Daniel Milanese
2024 The Drawing Stall, Danny Milanese
2023 Sunflower Station Press, Issue 03: Rituals And Ceremonies
Private Collection
Ponoka Jubilee Library