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Dani F. Hughes (b. 1998) is a fine artist, photographer, storyteller, and art educator based in the Midwest. With an image-based practice rooted in themes of romantic resilience and environmental consciousness, Dani weaves together narratives of longing, personal histories, and our intricate relationship with the natural world.ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ Graduating with honors from Kendall College of Art and Design ('22) with a BFA in Photography, Hughes was recognized for her creative dedication and performance with the Student Excellence Award. Since then, she has immersed herself in continuing studies, artist residencies, internships, workshops, volunteer work, commissions, and features in both group and solo exhibitions. ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ In her current role as a Studio Assistant for the Detroit Institute of Arts, Hughes is actively engaged in the artistic community. She assists in educational initiatives within the museum's studio workshops to enrich the artistic experiences of visitors of all ages. Additionally, Dani serves as a brand ambassador for Kodak Professional Film, commemorating the artistry of analog photography in an increasingly digital world.