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Bio

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I’m Danny Houk and I practice sculpture, drawing, and comics about transactional relationships, power imbalances, American evangelicalism, and childhood, My ideas drive the medium and creative process, hence the interdisciplinary approach throughout my work. I value craft, vulnerability, and humor. ​

 

Some of my artistic influences are Wayne White, Louise Nevelson, Bruce Naumann, Lynda Barry, Walton Ford, Tom Sachs, and Jim Woodring.

Curriculum Vitae

Exhibitions

  • January 2023 - Annual Juried SIUE Student Exhibition, Edwardsville, IL

  • Dec 2022 - “The Art of Whimsy” Soulard Art Gallery, St. Louis, IL

  • Oct 2022 – “Small Works Art Competition” Wood River City Museum, Wood River, IL

  • Aug 2022 – “Making Our History: Artists Render Lincoln's Legacies” (group show) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Springfield, IL

  • Feb 2022 – “Shrode Fine Art and Craft Competition Exhibition” Shrode Art Center, Mt. Vernon, IL

  • Nov 2021 – “November Group Art Show” Jones Gallery, Kansas City, MO

  • Aug 2019 – “Small Press Expo” comics vendor, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, MO

  • July 2017 – “Comics Central” comics vendor, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, MO

  • June 2017 – “River Des Press Expo” comics vendor, South Broadway Athletic Club, De Peres, MO July 2016 – “Mini Comic-Con” comics vendor, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, MO

  • Mar 2014 – “33March” group exhibition, The Old Orchard Gallery, Webster Groves, MO

  • Oct 2009 – “Reanimate Energy” group exhibition, Del Paso Works Gallery, Sacramento, CA

  • Sept 2009 – “Radiant Energy” group exhibition, Del Paso Works Gallery, Sacramento, CA

  • April 2008 – “Refuse” group exhibition, Luminary Center for the Arts, St. Louis, MO

  • June 2007 – “Consternation” senior exhibition, UC Davis Basement Gallery, Davis, CA

  • Feb-Mar 2007 - group exhibition, UC Davis Basement Gallery, Davis, CA

  • Jan-Feb 2007 - group exhibition, First Covenant Church, Sacramento, CA

  • Oct 2006 - group exhibition, UC Davis Basement Gallery, Davis, CA

  • Feb 2006 - "Better Together" group exhibition, First Covenant Church, Sacramento, CA

  • Dec 2005 - group exhibition, the 1050 Loft, Sacramento, CA Nov-

  • Dec 2005 - Solo exhibition, First Covenant Church, Sacramento, CA

  • May 2003 - juried student show, Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

  • May 2000 - juried student show, Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

 

In the Media

 

Awards and Education

  • 2023 - William Justin Brown Memorial Award in Sculpture (SIUE Juried Exhibition)

  • 2022 - MFA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (expected graduation June 2025)

  • 2007 - AB, Studio Art from UC Davis

  • 2003 - Outstanding Student in 3D Art, Sierra College

  • 2003 - "Best in Show" and "Sierra Pine Award," juried student show, Sierra College

Contact

314-825-7619 

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