The landscape as a subject/image evolved from what I WAS and WASN'T interested in pursuing. I responded to the energy that was conveyed in the work of Abstract Expressionism, the prevalent movement during my formative years. However, I needed an image that I could explore and assimilate and still afford a wide range of approaches without including the figure.
My name is Jeff and I am the administrator of Dan's site. I've known Dan for more than 15 years, although I am still learning about him. The way that we decided to run his new site is he would send me his posts and I would 'put them up' giving me some poetic license to edit them as I wish, even, at times, selecting the piece of art to be feature in the post. This one I struggled with.
This is just me talking... First, let me say I am not by any means an art critic. I only know what I like, and what I see from Dan is just incredible! Regarding this post (which he calls a 'quip), I thought he meant he considered some of his art Abstract Expression but I found the key phrase is 'the energy that was conveyed in the work of Abstract Expressionism'.
In my unprofessional humble opinion, I think Dan, for the most part, paints in the style of Monet, a French Impressionist. If you're at this site, I imagine you don't need to look this guy up. To me, it's as plain as the nose on my face, but Dan doesn't limit himself to that alone.
Many words, images and thoughts go into making up who we are and each of us is unique. I'm pleased with the 'stuff' that went into Dan's head to make him who he is.
Hi Jeff! I’m Dan’s daughter, Jana. I absolutely love the site and appreciate all the work you’ve done . . . it looks fantastic! It’s wonderful to hear your perspective, thanks for sharing. I have several of Dan’s paintings hanging in my piano studio (where I teach lessons) and often the studio pianists here will, upon first encountering Dan’s art, comment on how it reminds them of Impressionism but also talk about the uniqueness of his style, just as you’ve stated. I’ve had the privilege of savoring so much Ziembo art through the years and have also enjoyed seeing the creation of some of it: each piece has such an fascinating backstory. So glad that those stories will be shared here!
Thanks, Jana. Whenever I work on his site, I end up going down what is commonly called a rabbit hole, but like no other that I have ever traveled. I have spent hours just scrolling through his work. I wish I had more wall space! You’re lucky to have him as your father.