Ariel Dannielle (b. 1991) is an African American painter born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She

received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of West Georgia. Drawing directly from

her own life, Dannielle creates paintings inspired by personal memories, objects of affection,

music, relationships, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Her work is centered on capturing the

moments that make her feel whole—those often overlooked experiences that shape identity, love,

and belonging.

Working primarily in acrylic, Dannielle creates intimate visual records that explore human

connection, vulnerability, and the emotional significance of the mundane. She invites viewers

into a shared space of reflection, encouraging them to consider the people, places, and rituals that

bring meaning to their own lives. Her paintings celebrate the beauty found in ordinary moments,

offering personal narratives that expand how Black life and intimacy are represented in

contemporary art.

Ariel’s work has been showcased at the Venice Biennale, California African American Museum,

Jeffery Deitch Gallery, MOCA GA, Monique Meloche Gallery, Soco Gallery, UTA Atlanta,

Harvey B. Gantt Museum, Felix LA Art Fair, Art Fair Atlanta, Atlanta Art Week, Mint ATL, The

Goat Farm, ZuCot Gallery, Dalton Gallery, Trio Contemporary Art Gallery, Sheetcake Gallery,

Weinstein Gallery, and Perez Museum Miami. She was an TCP 2026 winner, Artadia 2024

winner, MOCA GA Working Artist Fellow of 2019-20. She also showcased her first mural with

Living Walls x Adult Swim in Atlanta, Georgia in 2022.