A clearer introduction
Dana York creates richly layered artwork that combines calligraphy, reverse painting on glass, gold leaf, and symbolic storytelling. Her work moves between tradition and modernity, with a visual language built around harmony, light, and emotional depth.
Based on the Côte d’Azur and active internationally, she has exhibited in France, Monaco, Italy, and the United States. Her paintings reflect both craftsmanship and a search for meaning, joy, and human connection.
[h2]Selected works[/h2]
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Gold and calligraphy
[p]Works that combine luminosity, material richness, and handwritten expression.[/p]
Spiritual symbolism
Paintings shaped by symbolism, inner life, and a poetic visual approach.
Color and reflection
Pieces where color, glass, and reflective surfaces build atmosphere and depth.
[h2]Signature techniques[/h2]
[p]Dana York’s work draws from several traditional and decorative practices, reinterpreted in a contemporary way.
Awards and exhibitions
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Recent recognition
2020 – Frida Kahlo Award
2020 – Leonardo da Vinci Award
2019 – Michelangelo Award, Rome, Italy
2019 – Best Artist of the Year, Mantua, Italy
2018 – Caravaggio Award, Milan, Italy
2018 – Academy of Art, Science and Letters, Paris – Silver Medal
Selected exhibitions
2019 – Fête de la Lumière, décembre
2019 – Garden of the Soul, Cannes
2019 – GemlucArt, Monaco / Monte Carlo
2019 – Salon d’Art Contemporain, Mouans-Sartoux
2018 – Salon des Académies, Louvre, Paris
2018 – Personal exhibition, Mekanova Gallery, Cannes
Art can also serve a wider human purpose. This part deserves its own section instead of being buried inside the page.
Tikkun Olam
A vision of repair, compassion, and responsibility through art.
Support for oncology causes
Humanitarian action in the fight against cancer, including artwork donated for hospital-related causes in Nice.
International support initiatives
Projects linked to protection, solidarity, and support for vulnerable communities.
Upcoming event
Dana will receive the Vermeil Medal on 11 October in Paris from the Academy of Art, Science and Letters.
A celebration of artistic excellence, craftsmanship, and a body of work built around joy, honesty, and light.
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