Daniel Popper is a South African artist known for his large scale sculptures and interactive public art installations.
Biography
Popper was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. When he was 19 years old, his family moved to Cape Town. Popper graduated from Michaelis School of Fine Art after earning his BFA with honors in 2006. He attended the University of Cape Town. He received a degree in painting in 2006. His first notable commissioned work was at FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010.
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.
Popper is the founder of Pop Production, a creative studio that specialises in stage design, immersive entertainment installations and brand collaboration.
References
External links
Official website
Year of birth missing (living people) Living people People from Johannesburg