ANACHRONISM
Dino Valdez
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 19 | 6 - 9 PM
“My practice is an ongoing exploration of relationship dynamics and cultural identity, conveyed through an anachronistic visual language. I am deeply intrigued by written language and its social impact, particularly as it relates to my heritage—Black, Asian, and Native American. Through historical research and cultural studies, I’m constantly looking for the moments in history that bridge across cultures. Drawing from this rich background, I use painting, sculpture, digital processing, and language—fusing traditional influences with contemporary mediums and technology—to create work that bridges past and present. My goal is to connect with the world around me while honoring the complexities of my cultural heritage.”
DINO VALDEZ
Delving into the confluence of cultural heritage, humanity, and modern technology, interdisciplinary artist and designer Dino “Edeth” Valdez constructs abstract paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. Central to Edeth’s practice is the understanding of how social, political, and economic implications have on society resulting in conflict and upheaval. Within this exploration, themes of resilience and natural order emerge, reflecting the tension between destruction and creation. His work serves as both a visual and philosophical inquiry into how societies and individuals respond to upheaval, offering layered reflections on survival, heritage, and the human impulse to find harmony amid chaos.
With extensive professional experience, Edeth has worked in a range of galleries across Detroit, Michigan including Founder of KO Studio Gallery (Hamtramck, MI), Exhibitions Manager at Red Bull Arts Detroit (Detroit, MI), and Curatorial and Exhibitions Coordinator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD). Edeth has worked on a number of public art murals and installations including Apple (Detroit, MI), Southfield Public Arts (Southfield, MI), Foundation Hotel (Detroit, MI), Shady Records (Detroit, MI), and most recently, the Historic WaterSquare Residences Collection in Downtown Detroit.
Edeth resides and works in Detroit, MI.
DINO VALDEZ
Acrylic, Spray Paint, and Foil on Canvas
48 × 72 inches