Lucifer encourages the tendency in human beings towards expansiveness, inflation, egotism, sensuality, passion, and ungrounded spirituality Lucifer is the being who tells us that we are like the gods, knowing both good and evil, whereas Ahriman tells us that there is no God and that material reality is the only reality. I started to think, “What would this look like in the snow? It’s going to be so beautiful.” It’s a privilege to come and do something at the Arboretum.The head of Lucifer – a carving by Rudolf Steiner I saw that this one would be beautiful over here and that one would be beautiful by the oak trees. I had in mind the pieces I wanted to make and which ones should go in which space. When I came back for the second time, I was alive to having that happen. Something happens to the subconscious mind and to your body when you are inspired by nature and by the work. I was just amazed at the space and the magical quality that this whole area has. How did you approach creating sculptures that fit in The Morton Arboretum’s natural spaces?ĭP: I walked through the spaces and tried to get the landscape to speak to me. I think about the work based on the surroundings. And then I think about the actual installations in response to the space. I get the feeling of the space and see how that informs the work and see what comes up. It’s the landscape that opened me up to visualize how I could work with landscapes. When did you begin making art that fits into a landscape?ĭP: I was making sculptures in the desert in South Africa. One thing led to another, and I got interested in mixing art and nature together. My interest in these materials led me to using them and seeing how we could do forms in different ways. I think I started with an interest in the textures and materials beautiful natural materials. It’s more of a subconscious thing than a deliberate thing. I’ve taken a lot of figure drawing classes. And I’ve always been interested in the human form. I love the rhythm in the growth of a tree.
I was close to so many trees and mountains and rivers. There are so many beautiful places near Capetown (South Africa, Popper’s home) to explore. I went with friends to explore the forest. I spent a lot of time on the ocean and hiking around. What interested you in connecting your art with trees?ĭP: As an artist, I’ve always been interested in trees. You will find more magic in things that way. I think unfinished things are more interesting because people can bring something of their own to it. They may see something about opening up emotionally, growing internally, opening up themselves to nature or to the natural world, or to their own internal growth. I want people to bring the message for themselves.įor example, Hallow, if you look at that piece-a woman opening herself up-what does that mean? Everyone can find some meaning for themselves. I don’t have an overall message I want people to get. How is your spirit affected by nature? Ask yourself: What do you feel? How does this connect you with your feelings about nature? Some people might get nothing. I want people to come here and question their own relationships with nature.
What is the story behind the Human+Nature exhibition?ĭP: Each sculpture has a story behind it, but I like to leave the questions about each piece a little bit open, so people can come and bring their own ideas to it. We take you behind the scenes for an interview with Human+Nature artist Daniel Popper. Tickets are not available at the gatehouse.
Timed-entry tickets must be obtained in advance online.
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The exhibition is included free with general admission to the Arboretum. The Human+Nature exhibition officially opens on May 28, 2021, and will be at the Arboretum for at least one year.
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