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저작권 이 작품은 아직 저작권 보호 대상입니다. calixte dakpogan는 1958년에 태어났으며 기록된 사망 연도가 없습니다. 저작권은 작가 사후 70년 동안 유지됩니다. 본 이미지는 교육용 참고 자료로만 제공되며, 모든 권리는 저작권자에게 있습니다.
In context
Surveyor — calixte dakpogan
The original measures 67 × 50 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.
Shaded: calixte dakpogan의 생애 (1958–?) ▲ 이 작품, 2007
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Surveyor — calixte dakpogan
Calixte Dakpogan’s (born in 1958, Pahou, Benin)Vodun heritage is intrinsic to his work. Born to a family of blacksmiths, he grew up in the Goukoumé district of Porto Novo, Benin, a district dedicated to Ogun, the god of iron. Ogun is the principal deity worshiped by the Dakpogan family, and the tradition of metalworking has been carried from father to son since their ancestor Sabgo Ayato worked as a blacksmith in the royal court of King Toffa.The abundance of car wreckages in Porto Novo has provided Calixte Dakpogan with an inexhaustible source of materials. (A symbol of power, the automobile is rightly placed under the protection of god Ogun.) Together with his brother Théodore, he began to use scavenged car parts to create standing figures, following directly in the tradition of Fon statues made from scrap iron in the early nineteenth century. In 1992 the two brothers were commissioned to create a series 100 of these works for Ouidah 92: The First International Festival of Vodun Arts and Cultures, and their contribution remains on permanent display. Today, after an interval of one and a half centuries, the relationship between Fon sculptures and the work of Calixte Dakpogan transcends purely visual or technical aspects, being intimately related with the creative process.Since 1990, Calixte has worked independently, using salvaged metallic and plastic elements to create anthropomorphic figures and masks. A gas tank becomes a body or headlights become teeth. Two formless segments become a recognizable personage. His creations, full of talent, humour, and stories, are imbued with a contemporary imagination and an astounding inventiveness. The artist has commented: “I love children. They are very important in my work as they talk to me about what they see and make comments that inspire me profoundly. All of my sculptures speak of my country, my culture, my surroundings and my beliefs, as well as of the entirety of my worldview. I work with recovered materials since they are burdened with time and transformed by usage, conferring a degree of vitality upon my sculptures that I would be able to attain if I used new materials.”
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Surveyor — calixte dakpogan
Born in Pohou, Benin Republic
Calixte Dakpogan (born 1958) stands as a singular voice within contemporary Beninese sculpture, forging an artistic path deeply rooted in the traditions of Vodun – Benin’s indigenous religion. Born in Pohou, Benin Republic, Dakpogan's journey to becoming a celebrated artist began amidst the vibrant cultural landscape of his homeland, where he draws inspiration from ancestral beliefs and practices. Currently residing in Porto Novo, he continues to push boundaries with innovative sculptural explorations that blend meticulous craftsmanship with an uncompromising engagement with repurposed materials.
Early Life & Influences: Dakpogan’s formative years were shaped by the pervasive presence of Vodun spirituality, which instilled within him a profound respect for symbolism and storytelling inherent in African art forms. This heritage informs his artistic vision, guiding him to utilize found objects—fragments of discarded metal, wood, and textiles—to construct monumental installations and striking masks that serve as conduits for spiritual narratives.
Notable Exhibitions & Recognition: Dakpogan’s work gained international acclaim following participation in the ‘Ouidah ’92 festival, a pivotal event celebrating Vodun art from Benin and its diaspora.
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Look closely
Surveyor — calixte dakpogan
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