Must See // Daniel Jacob’s Crystal Air Jordan 1 Sculptures

Daniel Jacob, also know as @thedanlife on IG, is on to something. The modern artist captivating the country with crystal sculptures draws from pop culture indulgences like novelty ice cream treats, but it might not get any richer than his oversized Air Jordan 1 pieces.

Taking on “Chicago” and “UNC” motifs previously, he’s set to unveil his “Bred” creation which took four months to make and is composed of 140,000 crystals set by hand.

The “Bred” Jordan 1 sculpture will debut at Axiom Contemporary this weekend, showing from April 27-30, 2017 at Art Market San Francisco, an art fair taking place at the Fort Mason Center.

For those not in the Bay, check out Daniel’s work below.

What is black and white and red all over? BRED is launching in San Fran today @artmarketproductions with @axiomcontemporary ?by my dude @emmitfenn ? by @mariovideography

A post shared by DANIEL JACOB (@thedanlife) on Apr 27, 2017 at 9:27am PDT

Happy Birthday to His Airness @jumpman23 | Tag your favorite athlete! @hypebeast @complex @sneakernews @hyperallergic @houseofhighlights #artpalmsprings #artpalmsprings2017

A post shared by DANIEL JACOB (@thedanlife) on Feb 18, 2017 at 6:03pm PST

For the first time, check out all 3 Jordan's together right now @scopeartshow @axiomcontemporary Booth B19 #scope #scopemiamibeach #scopemiami #artbasel #artbaselmiami #danieljacob

A post shared by DANIEL JACOB (@thedanlife) on Dec 2, 2016 at 9:02am PST

"Chicago" @artaspen check it out now through Sunday 6pm! #artaspen #aspen @axiomcontemporary #danieljacob

A post shared by DANIEL JACOB (@thedanlife) on Aug 6, 2016 at 11:19am PDT

Check out my work at Market Art + Design in Bridgehampton starting tonight through Sunday! @axiomcontemporary @artmarketproductions #marketartdesign #artmarket #thehamptons #danieljacob GOLDEN AJ, crystals on hard resin, 23.5" x 14", Edition of 3. Each crystal is individually set by hand – over 140,000.

A post shared by DANIEL JACOB (@thedanlife) on Jul 7, 2016 at 10:30am PDT

????? #arthamptons #thehamptons #danieljacob

A post shared by DANIEL JACOB (@thedanlife) on Jun 28, 2016 at 7:37am PDT

? Last day at Art Hamptons! BOOTH 100 @axiomcontemporary #arthamptons #danieljacob #hamptons UNC, crystals on hard resin, 23.5" x 14", Edition of 3. Each crystal is individually set by hand – over 140,000.

A post shared by DANIEL JACOB (@thedanlife) on Jun 26, 2016 at 8:25am PDT

JORDAN, crystals on hard resin, 23.5" x 14", Edition of 3. Each crystal is individually set by hand – over 140,000. Come see the work at @arthamptonsfair @axiomcontemporary BOOTH 100

A post shared by DANIEL JACOB (@thedanlife) on Jun 23, 2016 at 12:17pm PDT