About
Artist statement
The main subjects of my paintings, sculptures and digital media works are my experiences as a visually impaired artist and mother of three. I examine my difficulties detecting light and color.
Due to a rare genetic syndrome I am extremely sensitive to light, I am short sighted, and completely color blind. These limitations have given me a unique point of view and a different way of processing the world around me, which I try to convey in my works. For example, I usually paint in black and white or monochrome because that is how I see the world. My extreme sensitivity to light causes me a kind of day blindness which makes it very hard to see on bright days.
In my paintings I use oil or acrylic paints and recently I have also started to produce digital art. In addition, I have begun to explore the use of readymade objects in my sculptures.
Earlier in my creative process I used to paint monochromatic realistic portraits, but I’ve started slowly gravitating towards a more abstract style
My art is more than personal expression; it's a bridge to raise awareness about diversity and inclusion. Through exhibitions and collaborations, I aim to connect with others sharing similar experiences, fostering understanding and showcasing the beauty and challenges of navigating a world teeming with diverse perspectives.
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
2024
Bright Darkness
The Sara D. November Gallery, Richmond, VA, USA
2024
Bright Darkness
Bodzin Art Gallery, Fairfax, VA, USA
2023
Bright Darkness
Ha'Makom Gallery, Kensington, MD, USA
2018
Beginnings
Lotem Winery, Lotem, Israel
2017
Colorful Greys
Studio G6, Cape Town, SA
Group Exhibitions
2018
Self-expression
Artists Gallery, Karmiel, Israel
2018
Brushes with Cancer Project
Beit Andromeda, Tel Aviv, Israel
2017
Portraits, curator Ayelet Amorai
Artist Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel
2017
The Space Between, curator Mari Macdonald
The South African Jewish Museum, Cape Town, SA
2016
First Thursday Program, curator Paul Birchall
Alliance Francaise Du Cap, Cape Town, SA
Press
Get your art fix in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Times| written by Kristin Johnson | January 12, 2024
She Sees From Afar, She Sees All
"La-Isha" magazine | written by Dafna Arad | January 7, 2019
When Anne Schlachter Dagan walks along the beach and looks at the horizon she sees two blocks in different shades – the sky and sea. She hears seagulls’ tweet but can't see them. The surf tickles her toes but she can’t recognize the blue water, or the yellow comfortable chair.
50 Shades of Afro
Maarive daily newspaper | written by Dana Eshel | March 28, 2018
Anne Schlachter paints with oil on canvas. She paints portraits of African women with stains of color. Mostly blue. Why African women? And why does the hot desert gets cold tones? Anne has a story and it’s fascinating. The artist who waves the brush and creates a rainbow of gray tones is actually color blind.
So what is color blindness? What does it mean?
I am visually impaired. I have a rare genetic syndrome called Achromatopsia that causes me to be very sensitive to light, my vision is poor and I am fully color blind.