Daniel was one of the winners in the 7th annual sculptures competition (2003) held at washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. selected on the inaugural 2006 Palm Beach International sculpture biennale, and exhibited for a 3rd time in sculpture key west. he is an alumni artist of artcenter/south Florida.
Two pieces from his “Convertible couch Projects” were selected by art in public places in Orlando (2002/03) and was on display for one year in the entrance to the Orlando science center.
The Highland museum of art in sebring fl, has acquired for collection the “Red Hunter.” this one of the heavy toys–series 2008– sculpture, which has been installed in front of the museum’s garden.
The Molaa , museum of Latin-American art in los Angeles, has incorporated one of fiorda’s “square series 2008” in their permanent collection, and was the recipient of “auction 08: contemporary, honorary award.”
Who are you?
I am Daniel Fiorda, work in progress. In the meantime I make visual Art, sculptures and music
What is your artist misson?
I agree with the statement that the purpose in life is to be happy, that is my mission.
What is your intention consciously, or unconsciously when creating art? How does Art-making make you feel?
Energy is in constant state of flux, allowing energy to flow through my craft is imperative, that is my intention.
Is it an an unconscious or conscious process for you?
From chaos to harmoney, from unconscious to conscious?
What or whose Art form have you been influenced by? (Everything is inspired by something)
Lately from the architectural movement, brutalism . . everything
What do you want the audience to experience?
A sense of humanity and curiosity, an opening of their hearts
Who is your target market?
Whoever likes to be challenged.
Where do you place you / or your art within the socio-political landscape?
Resistant and revolutionary
What is your artist name inspired by?
Ask my father, but I love how it sounds.
What is your process?
Observation, appropriation and re-use of discarded materlas was always in my practice . . What for others is trash, for me is a treasure . . with time I open up to new materials and experimental techniques. My art practice is a zen-medidative process.