Dana Wyse facts for kids

Dana Wyse is a Canadian artist and writer. She was born on August 9, 1965. She is known for her unique visual art, especially her long-running art project.

About Dana Wyse

Dana Wyse studied art at the University of British Columbia. She earned her degree in 1991. Today, she lives and creates her art in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Dana Wyse's Art

An exhibition of Jesus Had a Sister Productions at Sorbonne University.

Early in her career, Dana Wyse used photography. She explored Canada's history and nature. Her photos can be seen in the book Vancouver: A History in Photographs.

In 1996, Wyse started her most famous art project. It is called Jesus Had A Sister Productions. This project is an art display that looks like a company selling "pills." She adds new parts to it every year.

The "Pill" Art Project

This art project is Dana Wyse's longest one. It pretends to be a made-up company that makes medicines. Each part of the project includes "pills," sprays, or sometimes even toys.

These items are packaged in plastic. They have a cardboard top that explains what they are for. The art explores different parts of human connections. This includes things like trust, love, and how people talk to each other.

Wyse also uses old advertisements from the 1960s. She includes them in her work to show how strange these ads could be. She also highlights how people love to shop and buy many things.

Art Exhibitions

Dana Wyse has shown her art in many places. She has had her own shows and been part of group shows. Some of her solo exhibitions were at Artcore Gallery in Toronto in 2001. She also showed her work at Third Avenue Gallery in Vancouver in 2001.

Other places include Galerie Anton Weller in Paris in 2001. She also exhibited at Torch Gallery in Amsterdam in 2002. New Art Barcelona also hosted her work in 2002.

• Château de Montsoreau-Musée d'art contemporain (2017)
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Where Her Art Is Kept

Dana Wyse's artwork is on permanent display in several museums. You can see her pieces at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Her art is also at the New Museum of Contemporary Art.

Other places include Les Abattoirs and the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. Her work is also at the Palais de Tokyo. The Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art also has her art.

See also

In Spanish: Dana Wyse para niños