Biography
Dana Weiss is an artist based in Woodstock, Georgia who employs both traditional and alternative photographic methods to convey her testimony of faith as a Christian. Often delving into dark themes, she illuminates the path to faith, revealing the transformative power of light.
Weiss grew up in Colorado always fascinated by the world around her. She used a camera to document her experiences, which persisted through high school. At this time, she began to focus more on the sciences but still partook in the arts, focusing on film and directing live broadcasts. After attending the University of Georgia to study veterinary medicine and working at a vet clinic, she decided that wasn’t the path for her and transferred to Kennesaw State University to study photography and video. Here, she is learning foundations in the arts that have secured her jobs as a video editor and graphic designer for a start-up. Currently, Weiss is working as a photo technician and Laser Engraver while continuing to develop her artistic voice.
Artist Statement
My art was following an eerie and nonsensical theme. I explored trauma, pain, and confusion by diving into the mind's darkness. But Each piece one after the other began to change. The ideas bubbling from the inside were starting to transfer to the image. Faith was growing inside of me, but I was too afraid to speak. Through perfect love, the fear has begun to recede.
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Education
2024 BFA (candidate,) Photography and Video, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
(Expected graduation: December 2024)
2020 High School Diploma, Lassiter High School, Marietta, GA
RELATED EMPLOYMENT
2023 Laser Engraver, Sonoma Laser Engraving, Roswell, GA
2023 Jewelry Photographer, Tibero Group, Woodstock, GA
2022 Video Editor and Designer, Hit Network, Acworth, GA
2022- 2023 Photography Lab Technician, School of Art and Design, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
2021-2022 Graphic Designer, Fans Meet Idols, Atlanta, GA (Remote)
2021 Newborn Photographer, Bella Baby Photography, Alpharetta, GA
AWARDS
2022 James p. smith memorial art scholarship, Kennesaw state university, Kennesaw, ga
2022 President's List, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
2021 College of the Arts Dean’s List, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
2020- Present Hope Scholarship, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
EXHIBITIONS
2023 Placemaking: Forging Stronger Ties through Collaboration, Zuckerman Museum, Kennesaw, ga
Curated by Page Burch
Midnight, Mint Gallery, Atlanta, ga
curated by Jamaal Barber
Photospiva, Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, MO
Juried by Jennifer Thoreson
Choice 2023, Atlanta photography gallery, Atlanta, ga
Curated by Crista Dix
New Visions 2023, Zuckerman Museum of Art, Kennesaw, ga
Juried by Leandra Urrutia
2022 trees and Water, black box gallery, online gallery, portland, or
Juried by Todd Johnson
Gregory Harris Selects 2022, Atlanta Photography Group, Atlanta, ga
Juried by Gregory Harris
Motion, Art Fluent, online gallery
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2023 Proposed Downtown Sculpture Sparks Debate At Kennesaw City Council Meeting, Cobb County Courier, Kennesaw, Ga
https://cobbcountycourier.com/2023/03/proposed-downtown-sculpture-sparks-debate-at-kennesaw-city-council-meeting/
2022 trees and water, black box gallery, online gallery, portland, or
https://blackboxgallery.com/Camera%20Work-Trees%20and%20Water%202022%20Annex%20Web/index.html
2022 Motion, Art Fluent, Online Gallery,
https://www.art-fluent.com/motion?pgid=l5beo2b61-86a84be1-d232-499f-8eaf-393132d7cd69
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2018-2019 Youth Board Member, Young Americans Center for Financial Education, Lakewood, CO
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
SOFTWARE: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, InDesign)
EQUIPMENT: DSLR, SLR, Film, Infrared, and Mirrorless cameras, Speed light, Charcoal, Pastels, Watercolor, Ink wash, Acrylic