Daniel Newman’s work utilizes, in abstract and expressionistic forms, various fragments of the urban landscape of his birthplace, San Francisco. Daniel grew up immersed in a world of avant-garde art, jazz, and world music in the home. His father, Jim, founded the Dilexi Gallery in San Francisco (1958-1970) and produced the film "Space is the Place" starring the experimental Jazz musician Sun Ra. Daniel developed his creative vision surrounded by the works of artists such as John Chamberlain, Jay de Feo, Roy De Forest and Alfred Jensen. His artistic approach evolved to include visual art, music and often the intersection between them.
Daniel’s photographic process involves a deep exploration of the San Francisco urban, industrial landscape for: the uniquely unseen; compelling moments of light, texture and form; and, often times, decaying elements in the constructed environment. His works are attempts to extract and synthesize the less-seen, yet strangely elegant, fragments of the cityscape in order to construct a neo-vintage, urban aesthetic.
Daniel has shown his photographic works in a number of Bay Area galleries, and commercial venues -- and in galleries in New York City and Philadelphia. Additionally, his works are held in several private collections.