Going viral: Dan Lam @sopopomo

For any artist going viral is a dream come true, but for few it is a reality. Some artist may achieve this goal later in life, but for many social media has aided in the quest to become a viral sensation. Platforms like Instagram have propelled many artist and furthered their careers. One in particular is Dan Lam (@sopopomo). Dan Lam is a sculpture artist based in Dallas, Texas, her art speaks for itself. She creates three-dimensional, vibrantly colored drip and blob shaped sculptures out of foam. Her work is whimsical, and evokes curiosity.

While the shapes look like wet dripping paint, they are actually dry and squishy to the touch. Her ability to create works that look as if they are moving is amazing. Dan Lam in recent years has blown up on social media. She now has over 166 thousand followers on Instagram and counting, while some of her videos have over five million views.

Social media has grown her out reach, she has been reposted by major art Instagrams including @love.watts, which has over 1.6 million followers, she's been featured in Juxtapoz Magazine, and sells many of pieces on her website. Instagram has been a way for artists like Dan Lam and many others to reach mass amounts of people from all over the world. Going viral can open up doors and take a career to new heights.