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Dotun Popoola
Dotun Popoola: Transforming Waste into Wonder Dotun Popoola, born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1981, is a contemporary artist whose singular approach to sculpture—the synergetic fusion of scrap metal—has garnered international acclaim. He’s not merely crafting art; he's enacting a powerful statement about sustainability and reimagining beauty from discarded materials, transforming what others deem worthless into breathtaking works of art.…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Dotun Popoola's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Dotun Popoola's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
