THE FLAME
The Flame March 2025
Daniel Popper, b.1983

The Flame is a sculptural tribute to the inner light we all carry - the spark of authenticity beneath the surface. In a city known for its vibrant nightlife and electric energy, this piece stands as a reminder of the transformative power of shedding our masks.

By day, the sculpture radiates strength and stillness; by night, it glows like a beacon, reflecting the warmth, dynamism, and creative fire of the community. Its light invites passersby to pause, connect, and reflect - on who they are, who they’ve been, and who they’re becoming.

Positioned at the Remi Hotel, The Flame embraces its surroundings and encourages interaction from every angle. A landmark for gathering, expression, and self-discovery, it honors the journey back to our true selves - the version that burns brightest when the world fades and the mask comes off.

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Daniel Popper, born in South Africa in 1983, is a multidisciplinary artist renowned for his monumental sculptures that merge the organic spirit of nature with the imaginative essence of the divine. His visionary, large-scale figures, crafted from materials like wood, fiberglass, and Fiber Glass Reinforced Cement (FGRC), evoke a sense of the sacred and transcendental.

Popper’s work transforms public and private spaces into surreal environments, inviting viewers to engage with hybrid entities that blend elements of nature and humanity. These sculptures often serve as stages, gateways, or chapels at major art and music festivals such as Afrikaburn, Boom Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, and Electric Forest. His installations at Morton Arboretum and EJI’s New Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama, carry on this tradition, forging a connection between viewers and the restorative power of nature.

His art, which includes both permanent and temporary works across the USA and Croatia, reflects an ecological aesthetic that emphasizes harmony with the environment rather than dominance. Popper’s creations invite contemplation, blending the material with the numinous, and often feature illuminating projections that enhance their mystical quality. These elemental monuments, whether enduring or ephemeral, serve as totems for reflection and connection, encapsulating a profound interplay between art, nature, and the human spirit.

Commissioned by Stockdale Capital Partners and Premium Point Development, in collaboration with Scottsdale Public Art and the City of Scottsdale, through the City’s Cultural Improvements Program.

Remi autograph

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