Dan Herschlein

Dan Herschlein is a contemporary artist based in Los Angeles, born in 1989 in Bayville, NY. Herschlein received a BFA from New York University in 2010 and is known for his figurative sculptures, installations, and performances.

Herschlein's works are often described as belonging to the horror genre with evocative content that is suggestive of inner turmoil, addiction, and the weight of expectations. His figures are distorted and often lack limbs or heads, reflecting a sense of vulnerability and psychological unease. His sculptures are equally eerie, featuring partial bodies integrated into everyday objects, such as a life-size tub, suggesting a sense of displacement and a yearning for connection.

Herschlein has had numerous solo exhibitions, including "Crickets in the City of Spare Parts" at Matthew Brown in Los Angeles (2021), "Dweller" at JTT in New York (2020), and "Plot Hole" at Matthew Brown in Los Angeles (2019). He has also participated in group exhibitions at various galleries, including Rachel Uffner Gallery, Lyles & King, and Jack Hanley in New York, and Ghebaly Gallery in Los Angeles.

In addition to his artistic practice, Herschlein has been the subject of a recent Art021 episode entitled "Dan Herschlein Looks Inside, New York Up Close." Herschlein's art is characterized by a haunting and unsettling quality that explores the complexities of the human psyche.