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Dana DeKalb
Detour, A 12 x 12 Inch Painting Figurative Surreal Man Over Water with Life Buoy

2025

$1,200
£915.63
€1,041.60
CA$1,685.19
A$1,844.24
CHF 974.52
MX$22,012.18
NOK 12,436.05
SEK 11,373.78
DKK 7,780.22

About the Item

Dana DeKalb’s Detour (2025) is a 12 x 12 in. acrylic on canvas that highlights the artist’s unique approach to contemporary figurative painting. Known for her narrative art infused with surrealism, DeKalb captures a young man suspended mid-step across shimmering water, as a life preserver drifts below. The scene balances whimsy and tension, suggesting both play and vulnerability. With luminous color, precise detail, and psychological nuance, Detour reflects DeKalb’s ongoing exploration of dreamlike imagery that transforms ordinary moments into symbolic, thought-provoking stories.
  • Creator:
    Dana DeKalb (1958, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU416316977002

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