Daniel Borup

I strive to make my work come to life. I want my figures to look as if they feel emotions and could walk right off their pedestal. I have spent years studying anatomy and sculpture so I can more accurately render the human figure in all of its many gestures and expressions. This work pays off as the Art Collector connects emotionally or spiritually with my work because of the life I have given it. Strength and Movement are strong themes in my artwork. I make use of fabric, hair, and strained muscles to communicate the motion of the sculpture. I portray positive and inspiring messages, which speak to collectors in an honest way at a deep emotional level. My work fits a wide variety of tastes as I combine classical style figure sculpture with abstract elements, thus creating a contemporary yet timeless feel. Every figure starts with study. Whether it is studying a model sitting in front of me, looking at pictures of clothing and hair styles studying an anatomy book, or reading about a specific person’s life and works. Just as every person has imperfections that make them unique and beautiful I prefer to leave beautiful imperfections in my sculptures. I don’t try to hide how my sculptures are made. On the contrary I leave traces of my...

Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg Idaho
B.S. Art Education—Minor in English Education
Graduation: April 2009

Selected Exhibitions

Church History Museum - Salt Lake City, Utah
Winner of the Merit Award for the 2012 International LDS Art Competition

Carr Gallery - Idaho Falls, Idaho
Selected Artist in the 2010, 2012 and 2013 Carr Gallery Juried Art Exhibitions

Jacob Spori Art Gallery - Rexburg Idaho
1st place winner of sculpture in the 2008 Annual Student Art Competition
3rd place winner of sculpture in the 2009 Annual Student Art Competition


Private Collectors

Ms. Christy Sadira – Private Collector – Utah
Mr. Leroy Knobel – Private Collector – Idaho
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Heaton – Private Collectors – California
Ms. Dale Brandt – Private Collector – Massachusetts
Ms. Kristen Gruenhagen – Private Collector – Ohio
Ms. Ilana Avital – Private Collector – Wisconsin
Ms. Rory Bezecny – Private Collector – Minnesota
Mr. Andrew Smith – Private Collector – Texas
Gordon Huddleston – Private Collector – Texas

Public Collections/Galleries

Joseph’s Prayer, Sculpture – Church History Museum, Salt Lake City, UT.
Waiting, Public Sculpture – Campos Law Office, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Gallery Artist – Bear River Gallery, Preston, Idaho 2009-2011

Commissioned / Public Artwork

Driggs City Center Pla...