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About Daniela Schweitzer by Peter Frank
"The mythos of painting resides in its unique and predominant place in Western art history, but also in the perceptual conundrum it poses. Paint, of any kind, manifests a physical presence but is traditionally tasked to depict material things that are not really there."
The Joyful Dance to Water
June - August 2018
Santa Monica Arthouse.
Daniela featured in a solo summer art show.
UK Vogue
March 2018
Daniela Schweitzer featured in UK Vogue Magazine March 2018 issue as one the “Local Artists to Watch” in their “West Coast Living…Vogue’s best kept local secrets”
Summer Fresh: Solo show
Malibu Surfside News - Sept 2017
Daniela’s Solo show “Summer Fresh” featured in the Malibu Surfside News, Sept 2017
Daniela Schweitzer featured in UK House & Garden Issue, international artists section
UK House & Garden - July 2017
Daniela’s piece “Home” featured
Society Social Calendar - June/July 2017
Daniela’s piece “Home” featured on front cover of the Society Social Calendar magazine.
New Design for Arts Festival
The Malibu Times - July 2016
Schweitzer featured artist. "Thousands of people will converge on the Malibu Civic Center this Saturday and Sunday for the 45th Annual Malibu Arts Festival. More than 200 painters, sculptors, craftsmen and other artists will be showcasing..."
Daniela's first prize winning painting at Made in CA included in the Orange County Register
Orange County Register - April 2015
"But it was a Los Angeles artist who stole the show. Malibu resident Daniela Schweitzer won first place with “Conversation at the Beach,” an acrylic painting of two women chatting..."
Resident wins recognition for artwork
Malibu Surfside News - April 2015
"Eighteen-year Malibu resident Daniela Schweitzer had two of her paintings selected by a juried panel to be included in the 30th annual Made in California Juried Exhibition at the City of Brea Art Gallery."
Local Artist Featured in Made in California Juried Exhibition
The Malibu Times - April 2015
"Painted in 2014 and currently on display at the gallery, Schweitzer’s acrylic painting, “Conversation at the Beach,” won first place out of approximately 1,000 statewide entries."
Daniela featured in Malibu Surfside News
Malibu Surfside News - February 2015
"Schweitzer — although trained classically throughout her childhood and into her early adult life in her home country of Argentina — considers herself an abstract painter, “inspired to deconstruct real every day stories,” she said."
Daniela in Hometown Heroes: Medicine & Arts
Santa Monica Mirror - February 2015
"The once bare white walls of the Essentia showroom display paintings that burst with color and energy, landscapes of place and emotion. Images of dancers, workers, & people talking, show us life in South America & are works of Schweitzer”
Daniela featured in "Aspects of Light" Exhibit
Schomburg Gallery - February 2015
As a diverse group of artists and patrons, the MAA encourage members in their creative work and provides financial assistance for future artists in the community.
Daniela featured in Downtown Art Walk
Downtown Art Walk - August 2014
Daniela Schweitzer, featured artist in Heat Wave, at the Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts (GDCA).
Gloria Delson reviews Daniela's Work
Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts - August 2014
Daniela Schweitzer is another wonderful recent find in our Abstract Expressionist Circle. Generally more known for her figurative works, she began exploring figurative abstractions and recently segued into purely abstract paintings.
Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts - "Heat"
DTLA Gallery Guide - August 2014
GLORIA DELSON CONTEMPORARY ARTS is proud to present their August, 2014 exhibit “Heat Wave” – a multi-media group exhibit featuring paintings, photography and metal sculpture with Daniela Schweitzer.
Tara Gallery presents "Blue" Exhibition
Tara Gallery Press Release - July 2014
A physician and a classically trained artist, Argentinean native Daniela Schweitzer recreates and interprets what goes undetected by the naked eye.
Local Artist Featured At Santa Monica Gallery
Malibu Times - July 2014
Daniela Schweitzer, a Malibu resident, will have her work, including her piece, “Fast Milonga in the Street,” at the Tara Gallery in Santa Monica. Schweitzer is one of three featured artists whose work will be on display through July 30.
Local Artist, Patron Supports Iranian Art
Palisadian Post – July 2014
Palisaden Dr. Daniela Schweitzer hosted an opening reception for her work in BLUE, A Painting Exhibition of Colors and Emotions at Tara Gallery, owned by fellow Palisadian Homa Taraji, on June 28.
LA Art Show
January 23 - January 27
bG Gallery at Booth 71
Los Angeles Convention Center; South Hall
Opening Night Premiere: January 23, 2019, 7 - 11 pm
Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
California Cool Art Auction
opening night: Saturday, Feburary 16, 6 - 10 pm
Laguna Art Museum
Shangri - LA
Through March 17
Modernism Week in Palm Springs
Steven Janssen Artspace Gallery
Opening February 16, 5 - 9 pm
Dates: February 16 - March 17
More Art Here
Feburary 14 - 17
Santa Monica Art Studios
Arena 1 Gallery and Open Studios
February 14 - 16; 11a - 7p
February 17; 12p - 6p
Awards and Recognitions
Daniela One of the Awarded Artists in “Fresh Awards Exhibition”, 2018
Fresh Awards Exhibition, 2018 is a group show of nine artists who were selected from over 400 artist entries last year for the FRESH 2017 juried exhibition. Jurors, Peter Frank and Fatemeh Burnes, selected the artists they agreed made a strong impact and best represented current ideas and trends in Contemporary Art.
Bronze Winner: ART FORWARD CONTEST
International Online Competition. February 2016. Piece awarded: “Ready to Dive In”
Daniela selected as one of 12 featured Artists in...
“Picturing Power", An Art Exhibit Celebrating the Strength and Diversity of Los Angeles Women. March 2014. Selected as one of the twelve featured artists ( art was curated. Piece selected “Stroll to the Sunday Feria") in the Women’s History Month, “Picturing Power” art exhibit organized by Mayor Eric Garcetti, the City of Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women, and the Department of Cultural Affairs. Art showcased on the Gallery bridge of City Hall West from March 11 to April 11.
Daniela Wins First Prize of the Show
At the 30th Annual Made in California Juried Exhibition at the City of Brea Art Gallery, March 2015, Daniela’s painting, “Conversation at the Beach,” won First Place of the Show out of the approximately 1,000 statewide entries! “Conversation at the Beach” is a 48x48 acrylic on canvas painting that Daniela painted in the fall of 2014, inspired by a photograph Daniela took of two women talking and enjoying a day at the beach. The annual Made in California Juried Exhibition celebrates the proud tradition of displaying the works of established artists from all over California while revealing new creative movements in the California art scene all in the Gallery’s 6,500 square foot exhibition space.
Daniela Wins Third Prize of the Show
At ARTFEST 2015, a Malibu Juried exhibition benefiting the local MHS Arts Angels juried by Michael Zakian, Director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Daniela’s piece “A Moment of Contemplation” won third prize.
Schweitzer to showcase artwork at Tara
Malibu Surfside News – June 2014
Malibu resident of 17 years Daniela Schweitzer will be celebrated in a reception for her 10 pieces of artwork at the Tara Gallery in Santa Monica on Saturday, June 28.
Malibu Artists Unite to host third local exhibit
Malibu Surfside News – May 2014
“I have more artists coming in with each event we do,” Geft said. “And they’re all local and free to display whatever medium they choose. I don’t want to limit them in what they’re able to show.”
Malibu Artists Unite contributes to AMPS with art event
Malibu Surfside News – March 2014
Malibu Artists Unite hosted an art show featuring the work of local artists at Art Space Malibu on Saturday, March 15.