Rose Datoc Dall (born 1968) is a Filipina-American painter and is known for her contemporary figurative paintings and her religious works. Dall was born in Washington, D.C., and is a member of

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(LDS Church), joining at age 19. She received a BFA in Art History and Fine Art Studio from

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School of the Arts in 1990."Rose Datoc Dall"
''Meridian Magazine'', 2004. Retrieved on 15 March 2020. She was the subject of the LDS Church's " I'm a Mormon" ad campaign including a

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profile that garnered more than 150,000 views.

Career

Dall held a number of positions in her early career including as Gallery Director for the Alliance for the Varied Arts in

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. As her career grew she began to garner commissions, gallery representation, and museum exhibitions. She is known for her religious art that includes depictions of

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and early LDS Church historical figures such as

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. She is also known for her unique contemporary style and use of bold colors. Dall is a three-time Purchase Award Winner of the International Art Competition for the LDS Church's

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(2009, 2015, 2019). Some of her works are part of the permanent collection at the Church History Museum in

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and

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. In 2021, Dall was highlighted by ''Independent Catholic News'' on the topic of fasting for her work ''Fasting in the Wilderness''."Today's Gospel in Art - Why do your disciples not fast?"
''Independent Catholic News'', 17 January 2021. Retrieved on 2 April 2021.

Personal life

She married Timothy Dall in the Washington D.C. Temple in 1989 and they have four children. Dall lives in

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References

External links

Rose Datoc Dall Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dall, Rose Datoc Living people 1970 births 20th-century American painters 21st-century American painters 20th-century American women painters 21st-century American women painters American artists of Filipino descent Latter Day Saints from Washington, D.C. Painters from Washington, D.C. Virginia Commonwealth University alumni