Artist's Statement:

My work reflects some of the simple pleasures of childhood, family and home. The images I create reflect my own experiences and I often describe my work as autobiographical. At home as a new mother I painted about pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood, focusing on all the ambivalence, isolation, and exhaustion as well as the tenderness. When it was rest I needed most, my work became about private, restful moments and quiet relaxation. As my children grew, I found endless inspiration in them. By letting them guide me, I shifted my priorities and let myself get lost in their world.

Although my paintings address deeply personal moments, I create honest images that resonate with people at all stages of life. I find it incredibly gratifying when a viewer sees themselves reflected in one of my paintings. The stories that my images often elicit validate my belief in my work and fuel my enthusiasm for painting. -Daryl Zang

Shown Here: Tossed and Turned, 30 x 36, oil
For Better or Worse, 24 x 24, oil

90 Poverty Hollow Road
Newtown, CT 06470

203-913-8893
daryl@zangstudios.com