Artist Bio
<p>Dotun Popoola is a Nigerian metal sculptor <br>known for his polychromatic scrap metal works. <br>Born in Lagos in 1981, he holds degrees in Fine <br>and Applied Arts, specializing in sculpture and <br>painting. He trained in various art studios and <br>was certified as a hybrid metal sculptor in 2015. <br>Dotun has won numerous awards, including the <br>Director General’s Award for the Best Artist of <br>the Year in the 2009 NYSC Arts Competition. <br>He has participated in numerous exhibitions <br>and has facilitated art workshops for various <br>organizations. Dotun has also worked as a curator <br>for the National Gallery of Arts in Nigeria and <br>was selected as a juror for a steampunk miniature <br>sculpture competition in Canada.<br>Dotun has showcased his work globally, <br>from ARTX Lagos to exhibitions in Qatar, <br>India, Turkey, Marrakech, Bahrain, and <br>Dubai. With a passion for transforming trash <br>into treasures, he conducts art workshops <br>internationally and volunteered at Scrap <br>Festival 2023 in Detroit. Dotun’s eight-year <br>curatorial experience at the National Gallery <br>of Arts, Nigeria, reflects in his impactful <br>role as a juror for a steampunk sculpture <br>competition in Vancouver Island in October <br>2023. Dotun has featured in over 100 <br>publications worldwide</p>