UNAPOLOGETICALLY QUEER ART, MADE IN POLAND
Dan Zerba — Painting — Fine art

Nature.
Color.
Form.

Paintings of animals, men and the world I see — charged with what they make me feel.

Collections
Animals & Nature
I
Animals
& Nature
Nature through my eyes
Undone by Dan
II
Undone
by Dan
Erotic, intimate, sexually charged male forms
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Independent Works
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Independent
Works
Unclassified pieces, studies, early works
Brief
Artist
Statement
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Dan Zerba
b. Poland
Feelings are at core of my work, especially when they are conflicting. Grief and glimmers of hope whenever I see an animal thriving in a zoo. Sexual desire and residue of shame whenever I admire the male form in all its shapes, sizes and colors.

If my paintings make you feel through the colors and atmosphere, I succeeded.
Dan Zerba
To ja
Who is

Dan
Zerba

I am a Polish painter working across animal portraiture, homoerotic themes and nature. My work is rooted in bold, emotionally charged use of color — I insist on transferring my complex and often opposing feelings onto the canvas, which connects all my works.

My paintings of animals and landscapes are always created with a sense of urgency. I was raised with a feeling of loss, the World seemed on a verge of natural distaster since I can remember. And it only got worse. I gather whatever hope I still have and pour it onto my canvas. Showing perhaps what could be? Or what could be lost.

The Undone by Dan project explores the intimacy and homoeroticism — my perspective, my desires, fears... And sometimes just simply my kinks. These paintings can be tender and brutal at the same time.

I welcome inquiries about avaliable paintings, commissions, and exhibition opportunities. Feel free to simply share your thoughts too. Works ship (almost) worldwide.

Based in
Wrocław, Poland
Main medium
Acrylic on canvas
Ships
(almost) Worldwide
Artist Statement
"My work would not exist without feelings. Thankfully, I am full of them."

I am a painter, using primary acrylic paint on canvas. The vivid colors and bold strokes of paint draw me to this medium time and time again.

The subjects of my work come to me, I do not chase them. All I do is take a break and observe — then take another one and reflect. If there is something interesting, some paradox of great beauty, I form an idea. Accurately representing it on canvas is the labour-intensive step.

I live and paint in Poland. I show and sell internationally. If a painting speaks to you, wherever you are, reach out — this is what I am working towards.

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Let's
talk

Whether you're interested in acquiring a work, commissioning something new, or reaching out about press and exhibitions — I read every message and respond personally.

Based Wrocław, Poland
Ships Worldwide
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