ALEX DAFNIS

Alex Dafnis is a self-taught painter recognized for his optically playful, abstract compositions and his method of creating through experimentation. Fueled by his passion for discovering new techniques, Alex’s process is highly physical, using his whole body to explore the possibilities of each painting. Alex incorporates formal devices, like the grid and layering techniques, onto gestural forms. The results are fresh and exhilarating images that evoke a range of influences, from Op art of the 1960s to darkroom practices and film developing. Based in Oakland and San Diego, Alex Dafnis is a multidisciplinary artist working in mixed media, painting, photography, printing, sculpture, and woodworking.