Daniel Popper is a South African artist known for his large scale sculptures and interactive public art installations.[1][2][3][4]
Daniel Popper | |
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| Born | |
| Education | Michaelis School of Fine Art |
| Known for | Sculptures and public art installations |
| Website | www |
Biography
editPopper was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.[5] When he was 19 years old, his family moved to Cape Town.[6][7] Popper graduated from Michaelis School of Fine Art after earning his BFA with honors in 2006.[8] He attended the University of Cape Town.[9][10] He received a degree in painting in 2006.[7] His first notable commissioned work was at FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010.[11][12] In 2023, Popper installed Umi permanently at Hogan Park in the Aurora Highlands in Colorado. Umi is a large scale interactive statue that represents mother earth.[13][14] Popper is the founder of Pop Production, a creative studio that specialises in stage design, immersive entertainment installations and brand collaboration.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Mayor Lightfoot and Superintendent Rosa Escareño Announce Short Term Installation of Popper's Heartwood on the Museum Campus | Chicago Park District". www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ McKee, Spencer (2023-08-24). "Massive 21-foot-tall sculpture of 'ancestral goddess' unveiled in Colorado". OutThere Colorado. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ Alvarez, Alayna. "This 21-foot-tall interactive sculpture has a new permanent home in Aurora". Axios Denver.
- ^ Roach, Margaret (2021-08-04). "Questions About Tree Care? You're Not Alone". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "Visionhound | Daniel Popper". Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "Daniel Popper's Larger Than Life Sculptures". Thursd. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ a b "Daniel Popper Paintings & Works". Academia Aesthetics. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ Mkhwanazi, Katlego (2014-10-16). "Puppetry canters out of the toy box". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ Greeff, Rob (2022-03-03). "The giant talent of South African Artist Daniel Popper". Celebrity Services Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "Heads above the rest". Design Indaba. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ Mehla, Deepak (2020-12-07). "Mammoth Installations By Daniel Popper Continue To Delight Viewers Across The Globe". Awesomebyte. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "Art, entrepreneurs and puppets in 2010". Brand South Africa. 12 November 2009.
- ^ ""UMI" Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois". streetartutopia.com. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "Meet Umi: Massive, interactive sculpture installed in Aurora". KUSA.com. August 18, 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "Daniel Popper - An Exceptional Artist with a Legacy in Tulum". Top Mexico Real Estate Blog. 2020-03-04. Retrieved 2023-10-07.