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Rodney Denne
Lives and works in Detroit/Pontiac, MI, United States of America
www.rodneydenneart.com

Rodney E. Denne, an accomplished artist based in Detroit, is
celebrated for his dynamic contemporary figurative and abstract
paintings. Born in 1971, Denne discovered his passion for art at
an early age. His creative vision draws deeply from his personal
history, including the vivid memories of his time serving in the US Air
Force. The large-scale emotional figures he brings to life on canvas
captivate viewers, enriched by textured patterns that resonate with
complexity and depth. Following his military service, Denne honed
his artistic skills under the mentorship of artist Bob Jacobson. He
pursued academic training in Art and Religious Studies, earning a BA
from Saint Mary's College. His artistic journey reached a significant
milestone at age 27 when he secured gallery representation,
propelling his work into the public eye.
His work reflects an affinity with the mid-century European art
movement COBRA, and his stylistic inspirations include luminaries
such as Paul Klee, Franz Kline, Bob Thompson, Cy Twombly, Jean-
Michel Basquiat, Pablo Picasso, and Willem de Kooning. As an
artist, Denne defines himself as both an abstract expressionist and
a contemporary figure painter. He seamlessly intertwines mid-
century modern aesthetics with his own experiences, resulting in
compositions that are dramatic and compelling.

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