Dani Papa offers live painting performance services for any event, gala, fundraiser, or party. Papa paints synesthetically, in which the music and environment surrounding him are personified onto the canvas in an array of colors and marks.
Watch as Dani Papa transforms a blank canvas into an array of energy and colorful marks from the present environment. As a live painting performer, Papa transcends improv to instinct with each canvas and practice.
Papa's style and aesthetic are inspired by urban tribalism, Neo-Expressionism, abstraction, action painters, and street art, with an exploration in mark-making and color dissonance.
Papa employs automatic drawing processes into his practices as a tool to help release his creative potential. Color is often bold, bright, and totally outrageous and unapologetic. His use of color adds another layer of complexity to his work, sparking emotional responses that are genuine and unfiltered.
Papa's rate is $150 per hour, with a 3-hour minimum.
Contact Dani Papa at art@danipapa.com to schedule him to paint live at your next event or party.
Live music (band or DJ) is required but not included. He brings all his own supplies, tarps, easels, and canvases. The works created may be purchased upon completion or auctioned for any event.
DANI PAPA
"The Elephant in the Room"
Graphite, India Inks, Acrylic Paint, Aerosol, Gold Leaf on Canvas
30" x 40"
2023
Performer: Kelly & Mason Band
This piece was auctioned off at Project Help's Believer Gala, benefiting rape recovering victims and other abuse.