ARTIST STATEMENT
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Dennis DeHart’s works engage with the connections, conflicts, and intersections of nature and culture. His photography and interdisciplinary projects weave together interconnected themes of identity, place, and the natural world. Committed to a journey of life-long learning and adventure, art function as Dennis’ primary tool of inquiry. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest; water, and public lands, play a significant role in his identity and world view. Dennis is currently an Associate Professor of Art with Washington State University, which is located on the ceded lands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) tribe and the traditional homelands of the Palus Band of Indians.
Serving as a portfolio reviewer, Photographic Centre Nykyaika, Finland, exhibiting artist and panelist, Pingyao International Festival, China.
BIOGRAPHY
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Dennis DeHart is a photographic artist, whose interdisciplinary projects are informed by the connections, conflicts, and intersections of the natural and cultural worlds. Dennis has exhibited broadly, including dozens of solo exhibitions, numerous media and art contexts, and over 100 group shows nationally and internationally. He has received grants and support from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the Arizona Arts Commission, Santa Fe Art Institute, Artist Trust, and others. Dennis photographs are included in private and public collections including the J. Paul Getty, George Eastman House, The City of Phoenix, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Dennis received his MFA in photography from the University of New Mexico in 2002. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Photography with the State University of New York College at Buffalo and is currently an Associate Professor of Art with Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.
Dennis DeHart (he/him), Pacific Northwest, USA, 2019
COMMISSIONS & PRINT PURCHASES
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Beginning in Seattle in the 1990’s, DeHart’s archive of lens based projects and photographic prints is robust. Raised with a DIY philosophy, he currently manages prints sales in house. If you are interested in purchasing and / or learning more about his art works, please inquiry directly with Dennis:
dennisdehart (at) dennisdehart.com
WORK FOR HIRE
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DeHart is a professional photographer who has over 20 years of experience in both art and non art contexts. His clients include a diverse roster of corporate, non-profits, and individuals- nationally and internationally. For inquiries, please contact Dennis directly:
dennisdehart (at) dennisdehart.com
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