Through photography and the arts, I have traveled widely, and from this experience, gained insights into other people's lives and cultures, and an appreciation for multiculturalism in a global society. My art practice began in my early twenties when I immersed myself in photography and art history. In 2022, I received the Richard Edelman Award for my photography at WAAM. Having been involved in several curatorial initiatives, significant recognition was received for my management of the “Smoke Signals” exhibit at Tivoli Art Gallery. This exhibition dealt with social justice and the environmental degradation of Indigenous people’s lands. The exhibit included 22 artists from the Hudson Valley working in different mediums including photography, painting, and sculpture.Last year, In co-curating Behind the Veil, Dan and Onaje Benjamin worked to provide a nuanced, critical examination of racism in America with a diverse range of regional contemporary artists, many of whose work represents their struggles with self, identity, and creative expression. Dan regularly exhibits his work in the Hudson Valley, and most recently in New York. He is working to expand his reach into Manhattan and other locations around the country. Projects for 2024 include Icons and Walking Toward Eschaton.