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Patricia Dahlman photo by Colleen O'Neal

Studio Snapshot: Patricia Dahlman

Posted Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Artist Patricia Dahlman discusses how she was inspired by the arts scene of Newark and how her work responds to our current times.

Studio Snapshot is a series of short videos exploring the work of Newark contemporary artists.

Artist Patricia Dahlman discusses how she was inspired by the arts scene of Newark and how her work responds to our current times.

"Quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg" 2019, canvas, fabric, thread, wood, 62" x 34" x 1".

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