Sebastian Dacey

Alongside his intricate drawings on paper, Sebastian Dacey showcases a collection of expansive textile pieces. These textiles are frequently arranged in layers, with some overlapping or positioned one above the other. The fabric itself is deliberately manipulated, exhibiting partial tears, perforations, or frayed edges.

Dacey's painting technique imbues his work with a tangible spatial presence, derived not only from the bold interplay of colors and shapes but also from occasional departures from strict two-dimensionality. His assemblages are distinguished by a whimsical fusion of found objects, the tactile richness of pigment-saturated materials, and the layering of individually crafted motifs.

Biography of Sebastian Dacey

Sebastian Dacey, an English/German artist, was born in 1982 in London, UK. Currently. he is based in Berlin, Germany.

Dacey embarked on his artistic journey by studying under Günther Förg at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Munich, beginning in 2005. Throughout his academic pursuits, Dacey also studied at the Wimbledon College of Art in London.

His contributions to the art world have been recognized with accolades such as the Villa Romana Prize in 2010 and the Bavarian Art Prize (Bayerische Kunstförderpreis) in 2018.

Dacey's artistic endeavors have been showcased in prestigious venues like the Kunstverein Heilbronn and the Kunstbau Lenbachhaus in Munich, as well as galleries including Jacky Strenz in Frankfurt.

Notable exhibitions featuring Dacey's work include "Noailles" at Jahn und Jahn in Munich in 2020 and "Deutschland ist keine Insel. Sammlung Zeitgenössischer Kunst der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Ankäufe von 2012-2016" at Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn in 2018. Additionally, he has participated in collaborative exhibitions such as "Fast Car" at Artothek in Munich in 2018 and "Soul" at Petra Rinck Galerie in Dusseldorf in the same year.