Sandro Kopp (born 1978) is a German–New Zealand visual artist based in Scotland.[1] His work explores the intersection of classical painting and digital technology.
Biography
Kopp grew up in Scotland and obtained his
Abitur with main subjects in fine art (researching and painting facial features) and English in 1998.[2] He then emigrated to New Zealand, his mother's home country,[2] in 2000 where he lived and studied in
Wellington.[1]
Since 2006, Kopp has been based in
Nairn in the
Highland region of Scotland, working primarily on oil portraits of family and friends painted from
Skype conversations.[1]
Personal life
Kopp has been in a relationship with actress
Tilda Swinton since 2004.[citation needed] Kopp does not have children.
Exhibitions
Kopp's work has been exhibited internationally. A list of some recent exhibitions include:
December 2015, FEEDBACKLOOP, FIVE ELEVEN,[3] New York