We celebrate the conclusion of Pride Month with a new exhibition, “Gods and Monsters”, featuring new paintings by Daniel Morowitz! June 30-July 15, 2023.

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Daniel Morowitz, the renowned contemporary queer artist, delves further into the realm of self-portraiture in his highly anticipated exhibition, “Gods and Monsters.” In his latest series, Morowitz gathers inspiration from the legendary works of William Blake, particularly from Blake's masterpiece, the Great Red Dragon. By intertwining elements of mythology, art history, and the queer experience, Morowitz fosters a compelling dialogue between human and divine, queer and normative, past and present.

Drawing from Blake's iconic portrayal of the Great Red Dragon, Morowitz adopts elements from the mythological creature's varied sky backdrops as a way to reference the sublime in painting. Touching on otherworldly aspects in these paintings, a contemporary figure presented in vibrant rainbow color, becomes elevated to the level of mythological canon. Through this creative expression, Morowitz takes this exploration one step further by casting himself as the protagonist as a kind of personal mythology. 

By referencing themes explored by canonical painters and infusing them with his personal experiences, Morowitz continues his thought-provoking explorations of queering art history through a mythological lens.

Daniel Morowitz’s CV