As a photographer, I am fascinated by works of art, and I want to share with you incredible pieces created right here in our province.
David Popa creates portraits of around 20 meters in wild landscapes. In Alberta, the rigors of winter challenge even the most resilient. Although the calendar suggests spring is near, the scenery in March remains a pure, untouched white.
Describing the beauty of Alberta is easy. It is a Canadian province also famous for its raw nature: The spectacular mountains that fit perfectly into blue and emerald-green lakes, the breathtaking Aurora Borealis, and the biting cold of sub-zero temperatures.
Through photography, David’s art becomes accessible to the world, allowing the wonder it evokes to be shared and preserved long after the works themselves have vanished.
The Finnish artist, David Popa, created four massive pieces that will simply disappear as temperatures rise.
The locations chosen for these works were the frozen surface of Abraham Lake and along the banks of the Cline River Canyon. Abraham Lake is world-renowned for its frozen methane bubbles in winter, creating a surreal landscape.
David says he is a portraitist and the world is his canvas. His works take place on ice, sand, rock, and snow. He began his career as a traditional artist, drawing and painting, and has always been obsessed with faces.
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I’ve included photographs of David Popa’s work and images from the Travel Alberta Canada
