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Dawn Hunter | Artist, Fulbright Scholar, Starr Scholar and Associate Professor at UofSC.



2022 Exhibitions



Select from one of the icons below to see what has been happening this year!There's always something new to see on our website! Click on an icon below to explore the latest news in that category. From a publication of Dawn's artwork in Scientific American, exhibitions in ArtFields and The Jasper Project 10th Anniversary celebrations, we've got you covered!



News, Publications and 2022 Exhibitions



Comprehensive Overview of ArtFields 10th Anniversary, 2022 Exhibition



The Darcy Inventory Series at ArtFields and The Jasper Project's 10th Anniversary Party



The Darcy Inventory Series



ArtFields 2022: Darcy Inventory



What does Dawn Hunter's portrait installation explore?Hunter's portrait installation explores race, identity, societal norms, and the daughter/mother relationship within contemporary culture. By examining these concepts, Hunter encourages viewers to question their own views and assumptions about themselves and the world around them.



Darcy: Facetober - Curly Hair, Smiley, and Glasses, Inktober - Pressure, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Sunglasses, Abstract, and Curly hair, Inktober -Fuzzy, marker, pen, ink and gouache on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



ArtFields 2022 Statement



In October 2021, I chose to make a portrait of my daughter Darcy every day. I responded to the social media prompts of Facetober and Inktober. I used the prompts to instigate works and challenge my perspective or point of view about Darcy. The process was a creative journey that took me into unexpected territory as an artist and mother. It created a space that allowed my daughter to collaborate by critiquing my work or making suggestions for improvements. The portraits extend beyond social media prompts. They serve as a diaristic inventory that weaves a tapestry of Darcy's identity and experiences as an adoptee and biracial child while simultaneously broadening my perspective as her mother. Portraiture, IMO, operates best when it is presented with a pluralistic perspective. Through this process, I intended to mirror the concept that I applied to my Cajal Inventory installation (recently on view in Las Vegas), however, with portraits of my daughter Darcy.


The entire Darcy Inventory series has been accepted into the 2022 ArtFields competition. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge illustrator, Charly Clements, for creating Facetober and inspiring my process. Her engagement throughout the entire month with all participants created a sense of community, support, and connection.


- Dawn Hunter, December 2021


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Darcy with the portraits I drew of her, 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Messy Buns, T-shirt, and Face paint, Inktober - Pick, ink, marker, and pen on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Pixie Cut, Sunglasses, and Daisy, Inktober - Clock, ink, marker, and pen on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: sitting with the entire Darcy Inventory series. I drew the portraits, but we collaborated on the costumes and concepts of several works. All works are on paper, 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Messy Hair, Dog Lover, and Pattern, Inktober - Tick, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Afro, Chunky Earrings, and Lemons, Inktober - Stuck, ink, marker, and pen on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Eyeshadow, Spooky Pattern, and Afro, Inktober - Extinct, ink, marker, pen and watercolor on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy with the drawings from week 2 of the Facetober and Inktober fusion 2021


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Darcy Inventory continued



Darcy: Facetober - White Hair, Flamingo, and Bubble Gum, Inktober - Sprout, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Badass, Gold Hoop, and Typography, Inktober - loop, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Pose, Costume, and Sparkle, Inktober - Crisp, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Fringe, Scared, and Ghost, Inktober - Connect, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 17," 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Grumpy, dungarees, and black hair, Inktober - moon, ink, marker, gouache, and pen on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Curly Hair, Roller Skate, and Rainbow, Inktober - Knot, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 17", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Braids, Animal, and Desert, Inktober - Raven, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Long Bob, Picnic and Sunglasses, Inktober - Helmut, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Straight Hair, Food, and Denim Jacket Inktober - Vessel, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Hair Scarf, Lip Stick, and Black Cat, Inktober - Spark, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Coffee, short hair, and tired, Inktober - Fan, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



Darcy: Facetober - Water Lilies, Afro, and Pink, Inktober - Collide, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021


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Darcy: Facetober - Pink Hair, Witch, and Magical, Inktober - Open, ink, marker, pen and acrylic on paper, 11" x 14", 2021



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