2016
Daniel Pollera was born in 1953 in the coastal town of Freeport, New York. His interest in art began at a very young age, gravitating toward drawing and painting the surrounding coastline of Long Island. After a short study at SUNY Farmingdale in commercial art, he left to enter the family business.
For almost 15 years, Daniel took a sabbatical from painting, but this didn’t affect his love for the sea. He obtained a captain’s license in 1977 from the United States Coast Guard and took passengers for hire on the open ocean. Through this experience and visual knowledge he was drawn to begin painting again. Although Daniel was primarily self-taught, he worked with Frances Norris Streit, a portrait and mural artist, assisting her on a 14’ x 30’ historical mural for the Roslyn Savings Bank. He also studied with Everett Molinari, a well-respected president of the National Society of Mural Painters. Museum collections include Long Island Museum, Parrish Art Museum, and Guild Hall Museum.
Daniel split his time between his home in East Quogue, Long Island, NY, and Baldwin Harbor, Long Island, NY. These two places offered him inspiration which was the catalyst for his work. “I look for a dramatic setting, filled with light to draw awareness to the image.” The light in his coastal scenes is most notable; people often say they wish they were there.
His work was recently featured in an episode of Treasures of New York on the media platform PBS station Thirteen, where he spoke about the significance of the unique Bay Houses of Long Island and why they are so often the subjects of his paintings.
"We are only passing through this lifetime of ours," Pollera said in reference to his work. "This is a revolving window of constant change and taking in the beauty from a visual perspective is fascinating and interesting; that is what fuels my passion. Living within close proximity to the salt marshes and shoreline has enabled me to capture a moment in time. I feel a deep connection with my subject and it constantly inspires me. I hope that I convey a feeling through my paintings that will be shared for generations and reflect our love for the local waters as they are today."
Daniel Pollera passed away in March of 2022.
Find original Daniel Pollera prints on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by Sorelle Gallery)
Afternoon Sun
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"Into the Light, " Limited Edition Print - 24 x 36
By Daniel Pollera
Located in Westport, CT
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Digital
"Passing Time, " Framed Limited Edition Giclee Print, 36" x 48"
By Daniel Pollera
Located in Westport, CT
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Digital, Giclée
"Passing Time, " Framed Limited Edition Giclee Print, 48" x 60"
By Daniel Pollera
Located in Westport, CT
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Digital, Giclée
"Into the Light, " Framed Limited Edition Giclee Print, 30" x 45"
By Daniel Pollera
Located in Westport, CT
This Limited Edition print, "Into the Light," by Daniel Pollera is a contemporary realist seascape that depicts a Bay House in Long Island. The Bay House ca...
Digital, Giclée
"Into the Light, " Framed Limited Edition Giclee Print, 36" x 54"
By Daniel Pollera
Located in Westport, CT
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Digital, Giclée
"Passing Time, " Framed Limited Edition Giclee Print, 24" x 32"
By Daniel Pollera
Located in Westport, CT
This contemporary realist Limited Edition print by Daniel Pollera is rendered from the perspective of a view from a beach house porch, looking out toward a body of water. Two Adirondack chairs are positioned on the grass between the edge of the porch and the water, with a streaked, cloudy sky and sailboats in the distance along the horizon line. The artist has employed a stark use of light, which provides a serene element to the overall mood of the piece. This Limited Edition giclee print by Daniel Pollera is an edition size of 10. Printed on canvas, this giclee ships framed in a warm silver floater frame wired and ready to hang. Other floater frame options are available in gold, black, white, and walnut. For additional sizes and alternate frame options, please contact us. This print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and ships for free. The artist granted permission to Sorelle Gallery to produce his Limited Edition prints which are printed with pigment ink on a Premium Fine Art Matte Canvas 410g/m2, designed to meet museum longevity requirements and ensure consistency. Please allow additional time for printing prior to shipping. Daniel Pollera was born in 1953 in the coastal town of Freeport, New York. His interest in art began at a very young age, gravitating toward drawing and painting the surrounding coastline of Long Island. After a short study at SUNY Farmingdale in Commercial Art, he left to enter the family business. For almost 15 years, Daniel took a sabbatical from painting, but this didn’t affect his love for the sea. He obtained a Captain’s License in 1977 from the United States Coast Guard and took passengers for hire on the open ocean. Through this experience and visual knowledge he was drawn to begin painting again. Although Daniel was primarily self-taught, he worked with Frances Norris Streit, a portrait and mural artist, assisting her on a 14’ x 30’ historical mural for the Roslyn Savings Bank. He also studied with Everett Molinari, a well-respected President of the National Mural Society. Museum collections include Long Island Museum, Parrish Art Museum, and Guild Hall Museum. Daniel split his time between his home in East Quogue...
Digital, Giclée
