The hard-working, talented and caring Danielle Weber, one of Australia's leading artists, has created a piece personally for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for his world premiere of Black Adam.
Melbourne artist Danielle Weber, renowned for being loved by Hollywood’s elite, continues to go from strength to strength with her most recent journey in New York.
Danielle, the queen of the canvas, has just painted an incredible, original piece for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (who she has known for eight years) which was unveiled at the global premiere in Times Square, NYC, of his HIT movie Black Adam.
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The artist was approached by The Rock, who has previously commissioned artwork from Danielle, earlier this year.
“At the beginning of 2022 I was approached by The Rock to paint a piece for his upcoming movie ‘Black Adam.’ Leading very busy lives, we both left this grand idea until the very last minute, however, we were determined to make it happen,” Danielle explains.
“DJ (Dwayne Johnson) had a very clear idea about what he envisioned for this piece, endeavouring to highlight the meaning of ‘Black Adam’ and capture the strong symbolism throughout the armour and film. We worked together on designing many powerful references, to ensure it represented DJ’s vision perfectly.”
‘The Rock’ decided it would be incredible for Danielle to present this special painting to him, at the New York, World Premiere, on the Black Carpet. With only a short timeframe available, Danielle knew she had to accomplish one of her most detailed paintings to date.
Usually, a piece of this size and detail would take months to complete. But Danielle, who wields skills in an abundance of art forms and styles, painted this piece in just over 100 hours and completed it in six days. She then travelled over 50 hours, within five days, to make it to the NYC Premiere.
“There were thousands of people in Time Square that night and the energy on the Black Carpet was equally electric, inspiring and unforgettable,” she explains.
“To witness DJ’s reaction, gratitude and excitement when seeing the piece for the first time, was truly an incredible experience and one, I will never forget. I really am honoured to have been trusted with this painting and helping to celebrate DJ’s biggest accomplishment to date.”
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Danielle reflects that she’s a girl from Melbourne with a passion for art and as Black Adam demonstrates, this powerful piece and special moment is a reminder that anything is possible. She wishes to inspire as many people as possible along the way. The ‘Black Adam’ painting will be displayed in Dwayne Johnson’s home.
Alongside Dwayne, Danielle’s work has led her to interact with a variety of clients all over the world: from Hollywood actors to sports stars from Australia to the Middle East. Alongside individual clients, Danielle engages with companies too: Converse, Uncle Jack Watches and Taubmans Australia are just some of the brands she has worked with.
Her artworks themselves are just as varied. Although many of her pieces are realist, she does engage in abstract pieces every now and then, and they exist in many different locations. From Burwood to America, her murals bring beauty and life to dozens of areas, including walls, gyms, dance studios, cafes and shop fronts.
A bold artist, Danielle’s passion and extensive experience on the world stage has fostered an incredible breadth and beautiful spirit in her vision, one which is clearly capturing the world’s attention.
Find out more about the Melbourne artist here.
