About the artist
Danielle Creme is a British-Israeli portrait and figurative artist who works primarily with oil on canvas and stone. Her practice is rooted in exploring the complexities of identity, community, and the human interaction. She delves into the tension between our authentic selves and the personas we project in response to societal pressures, examining the psychological toll this dissonance imposes. Creme’s work also investigates the intricate relationships we share with one another—how connection, vulnerability, and societal constructs influence the way we relate, as well as the ways empathy and alienation shape our interactions.
"Art allows us to strip away all pretenses," she explains. "It is a medium where you can confront your deepest fears and insecurities, offering a raw, visceral form of communication. Through art, I find the space to be vulnerable, to connect on an intimate level, and to invite others into a dialogue through image."
Creme’s work engages with social and political themes, reflecting on their impact on individuals, relationships, and communities. By focusing on portraiture and figurative expression, she creates a space for empathy and recognition. Her aim is to foster understanding and human connection, bridging divides in places where these bonds have been fractured or lost.
Artist Resume
Born in Reading, England, 1976.
Emigrated to Kibbutz Matzuva, Israel, 1977.
Lives and works in Zurich, Switzerland.
Selected exhibitions:
2024 Zurich International art fair (Art fair), Zurich, Switzerland
2024 Backstage Engelberg (group exhibition), Galerie Peter Kilchmann, Engelberg, Switzerland.
2023 Strength in Vulnerability (solo exhibition), Zurich, Switzerland.
Collections:
Private collections in the USA, UK, Israel and Switzerland.