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Toronto is a vibrant, multicultural city, with an art scene as diverse as its inhabitants. Hans Poppe is one contemporary artist on the rise: painter, printmaker, illustrator, and designer. After graduating from Humber College in 2002, Hans enjoyed a successful career in advertising before returning to studies at the Toronto School of Art to focus on painting in 2008. His latest paintings, combining traditional art media with African culture, are inspired by his Tanzanian heritage and his fascination with the untold stories of day-to-day African life.
The Fabric of Tanzania | © Eliot Kim Photography
2015 has seen Hans emerge as an artist to watch on the Toronto scene. He debuted at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition and returned to Manifesto for the fourth time since 2010, and his first solo exhibition, The Fabric of Tanzania, is currently on view in Regent Park at the Daniels Spectrum Hallway Galleries until January 24th, 2016.
Currently freelancing in advertising, when he’s not working or painting Hans also mentors at-risk youth, working with The Remix Project and Arts Lab. This work pairs young artists with mentors and provides Hans another channel through which to engage with the community through art.
Adam | Courtesy of Hans Poppe----
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The Fabric of Tanzania runs through January 24th, 2016.
Daniels Spectrum 1st Floor Gallery, 585 Dundas St East, Toronto, ON, Canada +1 416 238 2453 Gallery is open to the public and free of charge.
By Nicole Egan
Nicole Egan is a freelance writer and communications strategist. A wanderlust sufferer and lifelong explorer, when she’s not traveling (or planning future travels) you can find her exploring (or playing board games) in Toronto.
