Dana Millen

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Bio and Art Statement Dana Millen, MPH, Ph.D., has lived in New Mexico for 32 years. Her current artistic medium is acrylic and oil paint – using brush, scrapers, palette knives, and markers to place paint on canvas. Dana describes her work as impressionistic and fauvist, while embracing abstract colors with a fresh Zenlike beginner’s mind. Dana is also recently experimenting with collage and mixed media. She is an observer of the world around her and the beauty of existence. In her recent still life work, whether it be food, drink, or flowers, Dana believes that: “Still life takes me to a moment in time, usually of light, of joy – when all that matters is that one precious moment. I want to feel that moment, and bring this joy to others.” Primary among the artists who have influenced Dana’s art is Frida Kahlo and Helen Frankenthaler for their bold and revolutionary work. More recently Dana has gratefully been inspired by Modernists Gabriele Munter, Matisse, Diebenkorn, and Kandinsky. Dana is a member of the New Mexico Art League as well as a member of the artist-owned Belen Art League in Belen, New Mexico. She was a member of the Gallery ABQ in Albuquerque, New Mexico for 2.5 years. Her work has been exhibited throughout New Mexico and purchased throughout the world, most recently in Italy for a private home. Most recently Dana Is a member of a new Abstract Alliance in Albuquerque, New Mexico working with a wonderful group of Abstract artists. Upcoming shows will be announced soon!