David Popa’s Creativity Sounds Alarm on Protecting AlUla Heritage
The American artist David Popa chose one of the archaeological sites in Al-Hijr, AlUla to present a stunning artwork on protecting AlUla heritage as well as heritage around the whole world.
This masterprice is part of a Saudi campaign to protect the heritage of “AFP” region, reported Al Arabiya
Clossal Expressive Artwork
In AlUla, two hands appear emerging from the sand and surrounding Tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza. It is made of all natural elements like yellow earth from Europe and red earth from the Middle East.
Designed to fade away in a matter of weeks, it underscores the urgency of protecting the historical places. Adding to the theme of protecting the heritage, Popa was keen to use environmentally friendly natural pigments, such as red and yellow soil, which decompose over time and leave no trace.
Embraced with the two earthy protective hands, the stone reserved its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list in the Kingdom. Moreover, there are Arabic decorations on the sleeves blending with the surrounding environment.
“AlUla’s heritage is a treasure for the entire world, and I have been enriched by the enlightening conversations I have had with the local storytellers,” said the American artist.
With assistance from the people of AlUla, the artist David Popa , one of the few artists in the world who create art of such magnitude, designed this work.
I Care Campaign
The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched a new campaign to protect the Saudi heritage. The campaign aims to increase public’s awareness and desire to protect the bygone history and heritage of Alula.
Furthermore, the I care campaign, launched February1, garners global, local and national attention to the commission’s heritage protection projects that are already underway.
During the first phase of the campaign, the commission partnered with the American artist to deliver its message in an artistic way that could speak to all people of different backgrounds and who speak different languages.
Who is David Popa?
David Popa is American artist famous who adopts a sustainable approach. His father, Albert Popa , was one of the early graffiti artists in New York. He passed his passion for art down to David.
Moreover, his father taught him traditional drawing at an early age. The main reason why David chose art to be his professional career was the adventures outside the drawing studio. Thus, street art and modern murals were the primary source of inspiration behind his current works.
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