Q: Where have you studied art? Where have you exhibited work?
A:I haven't formally studied since some beginning courses at SJSU many years ago. I have worked with PAC Sessions in Downtown SJ, ARTSF and City Art, both in San Francisco. I have had installations in businesses ranging from Salons in Los Gatos to Restaurants and Nightclubs in San Francisco. I recently had a solo show for 3 months at Borders Books.

Q: What is your favorite work? And what is your favorite response from others to your work?
A: It's hard to say I have a favorite, I usually have moved on and away from a piece the minute it's finished. I like hearing how people will see such very different images and objects in the same exact piece. I like the way each individual's imagination plays a part in the content of the work.

Q: Where are you going now? What direction is calling you?
A: I am finding myself experimenting with geometrical shapes with a retro color pallet.

Q: How has Heart of Chaos been a benefited you?
A: By providing local artists venues to have their work seen and hopefully enjoyed by people that would never have been exposed to it, Heart of Chaos does an immeasurable service for the artist and the viewer.

You can learn more about Dane Western on his website at:
www.artandembellishments.com