Bio.
Daniel James Gilstrap also known as Dan, is a painter from Atlanta, Georgia, born and raised. He is a fine artist whose focus is hooking in his audience and transforming their perspectives through interdisciplinary offerings. He uses his lifetime in the south as inspiration for his artwork as he highlights Black People, iconography, and politics. Throughout their body of work, Dan captivates his audience with pieces, invoking his values and interests delivering a soft spotlight allowing for a peek into his mind.
Daniel J. Gilstrap
B. Sunday November 14. 1993
Email. danieljgilstrap1@gmail.com
Telephone. 678-733-0442
3766 Melvin Drive Sw Atlanta Ga 30331
Website. www.dangilstrap.com Instagram. @myownsundays
Selected Exhibitions and Projects
2026 - Nook n Kranny Art Showcase 2026, Nook N Kranny Atl, Atlanta GA
2026 - I Am A Man, DuYe Moves House curated by Darlene Deloris, Governors Island Ny
2026 - Small Thing to A Giant Solo and Group Exhibition with Flex Aloysisus, Echo Contemporary Art at
Guardian Studios, curated with Flex Aloysius, Atlanta Ga
2026 - Hot Other World Show, UGA Glass Gallery, curated by Eve Brown, Athens Ga
2026 - Black Contemporary Folk Art, El Barrio Artspace ps109 curated by Darlene Deloris, New York NY
2026 - Black Folk Stars Part 2: Black Folks Are Naturally Iconic curated by Kei Museum, Day and Night
Projects, Atlanta Ga
2025 - Marvel, Kai Lin Art, Atlanta Ga
2025 - Little Things, Swan Coach House, Atlanta Ga
2025 - Seeds, Westobou Gallery Curated by A.P. Faust , Augusta Ga
2025 - Black Folk Stars Part 1: Black Lens, Kei Museum, Atlanta Ga
2025 - Nook n’ Kranny Art Showcase 2025, Nook N’ Kranny Atl, Atlanta Ga
2024 - Give Me My Space, Echo Contemporary Art Center curated by Artitst Forum
Atlanta, Atlanta Ga
2023 - Foundations and Futures, Hammonds House Museum, Atlanta Ga
2023 - The Viewpoint Exhibition, U Studio Curated by Stalemate Studios, Atlanta GA
2022 – Still Processing Solo Gallery Show, Ventulett Gallery, Sandy Springs GA
2019 – The High Rise Show, Giraffe, Curated by The Goat Farm Arts Center and Fulton
County Arts and Culture, Atlanta GA
2019 - The Art of Metanoia 3- Year Anniversary, Westside Cultural Arts Center,
Atlanta GA
2019 - Semi Annual Postcard Pin - Up, Mint Gallery, Atlanta Ga
2018 Annual Postcard Pin - Up, Mint Gallery, Atlanta Ga
2019 – HUES Release Party, Peter Street Station, Atlanta GA
2016 - 2019 – 88 Sessions Show Host, Album 88 Atlanta, Atlanta GA