Name/Title
Soie verteEntry/Object ID
2024.04.04Description
Marie-Danielle Duval is an artist of Senegalese and Quebecois descent. Her work delves into the impact of fiction on individual identity and power dynamics, with a particular focus on the invisibility and devaluation of Black femininity throughout history. Duval employs an intersectional approach to explore how labelling identity shapes experiences. She uses her own experiences to understand the complex ways that different parts of our identities interact both personally and collectively.
Drawing inspiration from folk tales, literary fiction, and popular culture, Duval creates narrative paintings that transform these sources into visual micro-universes. Inspired by Denver from Toni Morrison’s novel "Beloved," her recent paintings utilize narrative strategies to create spaces for contemplation and emotional connection. These works, which blend personal stories with broader social themes, invite viewers into intimate dialogues with fictional protagonists whose experiences reflect real-world issues and situations.
In addition to her exploration of narrative, Duval focuses on painting as a subject in itself, emphasizing both the tangible and implied materiality of her mediums.
Duval holds a Bachelor's degree in Visual and Media Arts from UQAM (2021) and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Arts at Concordia University.Artwork Details
Medium
acrylic on wood panelMade/Created
Artist
Duval, Marie-DanielleDate made
2024Dimensions
Height
91.5 cmWidth
76.2 cm