Dana Wyse facts for kids

Dana Wyse (born August 9, 1965) is a Canadian writer and visual artist. She creates unique art pieces and writes.

About Dana Wyse

Dana Wyse was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1965. She studied art at the University of British Columbia. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in 1991. Today, she still lives and works in Vancouver.

Her Art Projects

Dana Wyse started her art career with photography. She took pictures that explored Canada's history and nature. Her photos can be seen in a book called Vancouver: A History in Photographs.

In 1996, Dana Wyse began her most famous art project. It is called Jesus Had A Sister Productions. This project is an art installation that keeps growing each year. It mixes art with the idea of a business.

Jesus Had a Sister Productions Explained

This art project is like a make-believe company. It creates different "products" such as fake pills, sprays, and even toys. Each item comes in plastic packaging. It has a cardboard label stapled to the top. This label describes what the "product" is for.

Through these items, Dana Wyse explores human feelings and connections. She looks at ideas like trust, love, and how people talk to each other. The project also touches on people's desire for everything to be perfect right away.

Art Shows and Exhibitions

Dana Wyse has shown her art in many places. She has had solo shows, which means her art was the only one on display. She also joined group shows with other artists.

Some of her solo exhibitions include:

• Artcore Gallery in Toronto (2001)
• Third Avenue Gallery in Vancouver (2001)
• Galerie Anton Weller in Paris (2001)
• Torch Gallery in Amsterdam (2002)
• New Art Barcelona (2002)

Where Her Art Lives

Dana Wyse's artwork is part of permanent collections in several important museums. This means her art is always on display there for people to see.

Some of these museums are:

• The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
• The New Museum of Contemporary Art
• Les Abattoirs
• The Museum of Modern Art de la Ville de Paris
• The Palais de Tokyo
• The Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art

Images for kids

Exhibition Jesus Had a Sister Productions 1997–2017, Grand staircase Sorbonne Université

See also

In Spanish: Dana Wyse para niños