ONCA is delighted to be supporting Brighton-based Deaf artist Daniel J.G. as he develops his practice, making work inspired by the beauty of nature.

After exhibiting Inner Landscapes at ONCA shortly after the pandemic in 2021, Daniel joined us as an artist in residence in November 2022. This year Daniel is showcasing new and older works as part of the Artists Open Houses festival throughout May in a Solo Exhibition.

Growing up along the Cornish coast and living in Brighton for 25 years, Daniel has spent countless hours outside studying the colours, shapes, textures, lighting and forms of the landscape. When painting, Daniel draws on all these visual references and the emotions they evoke to produce abstract compositions rich in meaning.

Daniel says: “Being outside in the natural world is a huge part of maintaining good mental health for me. Having grown up in a hearing world, prohibited from learning sign language until I was 16, I found solace in the outdoors and developed a deep connection with nature which has been a welcome escape from the isolation I have experienced. By sharing my work with others, I hope to inspire a greater appreciation of the natural world and remind us of our shared humanity and interconnectedness.”