Damian Moppett

Damian Moppett is a Canadian artist born in 1969 in Calgary, Alberta. He currently lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Moppett's work is known for its multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating painting, sculpture, installation, and performance. He often creates works that are hybrids of different media, blurring the boundaries between them. His art is characterized by a rigorous and thoughtful exploration of materials and techniques, as well as an engagement with art history and theory.

Moppett received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary in 1995, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of British Columbia in 2001. He has exhibited his work widely in Canada and internationally, including at the Vancouver Art Gallery, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Art Gallery of Ontario.

In 2007, Moppett was awarded the prestigious VIVA Award from the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation for the Visual Arts. This award recognizes outstanding achievements by mid-career artists in British Columbia.

Moppett's work often explores themes of process, time, and memory. He has spoken about how his art is influenced by his experience as a musician and the improvisational and collaborative nature of jazz. He has also discussed how his work is informed by his interest in science fiction and the relationship between science and art.