ABOUT YVONNE DAGGER
Yvonne Dagger’s works are defined by poignant details and everyday objects that at first glance appear to be inconsequential. A black and white painting that transports you back in time is turned on its head by a one single dot of color. Tiny boxes, which on their own are meaningless, are brought together to create a larger story. A simple pair of running shoes is elevated to a work of art. Dagger’s works demonstrate how the smallest elements and most banal things, often at first ignored; can have a larger and unexpected impact on how we view life.
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Yvonne, Dagger & Violinist Jack Dillon at DogVinci's Gimme Shelter Gallery Opening
Yvonne with Dagger at a workshop
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A Long Island native, Yvonne has always been driven by her own undeniable creativity and insatiable curiosity. However, it wasn’t until after her children were raised that she decided to follow her life long dream of becoming a professional artist. While pursuing her degree in Fine Arts at Hofstra University, she rediscovered her passion for painting. Shortly thereafter she had her first solo show and later that year won the prestigious Art of the Northeast—Prudential Wheeler Award.
Yvonne’s oil and acrylic paintings and drawings can be found in many personal collections nationally. She has shown in numerous venues all over the northeast including: Hecksher Museum in Huntington, NY; Nadejda Gallery in Newport, Rhode Island; Michael Perez Gallery in Great Neck, NY; Silvermine Museum in New Canaan, CT; Guild Hall Gallery in East Hampton, NY; Chrysalis Gallery in Southhampton, NY; The Pen and Brush Gallery in NYC, The Blue Door Gallery, Riverhead, Fitzgerald Gallery, West Hampton Beach, Think Long Island First Gallery in Oyster Bay, NY & LI Picture Frame & Gallery in Oyster Bay. Yvonne’s success in the art world has helped her gain local and national exposure. “Hope,” an oil on canvas painting was showcased on a CD-ROM used for The Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Center on Long Island. “Ellen Squared,” a multi-media work was featured on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”. Dagger’s painting “Gridlocked” was shown and used for a children’s activity book at Hecksher Museum in Huntington, NY. In addition, “Scion tC,” an acrylic on canvas painting is in Toyota USA’s Private Collection. To add to Yvonne’s success, Dan’s Papers has used Dagger’s paintings for ten of their covers: December 2007, March 2008, October 2008, September 2009, September 2010, November 2011, February 2014, August 2014, July 2016 & August 2019. Dagger was voted Best Long Island Artist / Gold 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 by Dan’s Papers. In addition, The Long Island Press voted her best Artist for 2013. Currently, Martha Stewart is showcasing Yvonne’s Shelter Pet Paintings on her Pet Program Web site: http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/shelter-pet-paintings
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.Marion Woldberg Weiss writes, “Dagger’s empathy, no matter what the subject matter may be, is essential to her work and worldview…her interest in shelter animals, particularly, goes way beyond the painting process.”
Inducted into the Massapequa Hall of Fame in 2011 for her Artistic & Community achievements, Yvonne continues to follow her passions every day. In addition to her passion for the arts, Yvonne has been a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence, the Chairperson for their Signature DogFest and is a member of their Northeast Regional Board of Directors. Yvonne was named “Woman of the Year 2013” by the Town of Oyster Bay and by Nassau County, respectively. Two and a half years ago, Yvonne taught her COC CCI dog, Dagger II, how to paint. Since then, life has taken them on a very exciting journey. The two have been on all of the major television stations, several Newspapers, numerous Magazines, the Rachael Ray Show, Animal Planet’s “Cute as Fluff, ABC’s Hidden Heroes Show, the PBS Special “Shelter Me~ The Art of Kindness and featured on Inside Edition's Show "The Breakdown." Dagger DogVinci has become a world renowned sensation! With Yvonne as his Director & handler, Dagger has created, sold & donated over 750 works of art. To date, Dagger has raised close to $145,000 for various charities. Dagger DogVinci's Workshops with a message of Education and Community Service have become a "hallmark" of what they convey to everyone who attends.❤️ Dagger is currently showing her paintings & Glass Works at Fitzgerald Gallery, W.Hampton Beach, Kennedy Gallery, Cape Cod, MA . 9 |
Yvonne & Dagger DogVinci as a puppy
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