Daniel's story begins in 1996 when his father, an exceptionally gifted metallurgical engineer, sent him to Japan to learn the secrets of the centuries-old craft of metalworking to create stainless steel sculptures and art objects. Under the tutelage of Master Nagayama (Art Factory Scape in Chiba, Japan) and Master Maruyama (Maruya Kogyo in Sapporo, Japan), Daniel KAGE developed his exceptional skills and abilities and, not atypically for "apprenticing" with a Japanese master, has developed a deep devotion, respect and appreciation for this art form.

During his apprenticeship years in Japan, Daniel was fortunate to enjoy the paternal and warm support of Mr. Kusakabe, former president of Tokyo Stainless Grinding. Upon his return to Brazil, KAGE collaborated with several renowned architects and designers, offering them technical support and solutions for their projects, while he began to develop his own artwork.

After about 10 years of training, KAGE began researching "sacred" geometry, as the geometry of the five Platonic solids is also called. For the ancient Greeks, to whom we owe the mathematics and philosophy on which our understanding of the Earth is based, coined this concept of "sacred" or divine geometry, which does not have much to do with what we understand by "sacred" today. "Sacred" geometry describes the basic plan of our earth, of the universe, whose smallest components can be traced back to the Platonic solids.

“There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres.”
Pythagoras

As KAGE delved deeper into this great science, he realized that every manifestation of life on earth comes from the same source and connects us all through the Creator. The intricate patterns of "sacred" geometry are powerful mandalas that allow us to access higher dimensions and connect us to the universe.

When we understand the hidden codes of geometric shapes, we gain insight into the Creator's blueprint for the universe and the core values that unite humanity. These shapes surround us constantly, even in the air we breathe, and serve as a constant reminder of our relationship to the universe. By meditating on these sacred geometric shapes, we can align our vibrational energy with the frequency of the universe and find inner peace. As KAGE eloquently puts it, "They are a part of me and everything in the universe, an awakening to conscious love."

KAGE's fascination with the intricacies of the universe began long before his trip to Japan. Even as a child, he was fascinated by origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. This love of creating three-dimensional shapes from a single sheet of paper ignited his passion for geometry, art and nature. For KAGE, these elements are the perfect means to understand the multidimensional structures in our universe while enjoying the sublime beauty of nature.

These are the roots of his unique and highly layered artistic style that references the powerful geometric shapes. His works are a testimony to the awe-inspiring nature of the universe and the wonders hidden within.

KAGE's passion for metalworking continues to develop, arriving in Vienna in 2011, he begins to study at the BFI and the Institute for Advanced Metal Techniques. He completed this education with the qualifications required in Austria as a certified TIG, MIG- MAG and arc welder, as well as a metalworking technician. His mastery of these techniques combined with his master craftsman training in Japan earned him recognition and acclaim in Vienna.

In 2016, KAGE was hired by the renowned company WOKA LAMPS VIENNA, and at the same time he was granted the right to bear the Austrian coat of arms in business matters. In the workshop of WOKA, Daniel was engaged in repair work and in the production of new lamps, modeled on the most famous designs of the Wiener Werkstätte, as a team leader. In parallel, he worked more and more intensively on his own ideas and the sculptures and lamps he designed. This period made him dive even deeper into the works of Art Nouveau, at the same time his own ideas began to become more and more concrete.

At the same time, KAGE began teaching courses on the fundamentals of geometric structures at the Vienna Academy of Visionary, founded by Prof. Ernst Fuchs, in 2017.  He shared his knowledge of "sacred" geometry and his artwork with a new generation of emerging artists who brought the Academy to life. Daniel's workshops were known for their profound effect on his students, who were infected and inspired by his passion for the hidden wonders of the universe.

In the basements of the Academy, KAGE worked tirelessly on his iconic light sculptures projecting floral and geometric patterns, whose harmony impacted the environment and the viewers.

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Academy's leadership to close this unique and more than vibrant art school after only 8 years. For Daniel, the Academy was a very special, magical place that he will always cherish in his heart. He remains forever grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this wonderful family and to have shared his knowledge and passion with so many people.

​"The Vienna Academy of Visionary Art revives classical techniques of painting while pursuing art as the expression of beauty, spirit and vision. To transmit an in-depth practice of painterly technique, our school follows the established model of the Academy system, while also promoting individual creativity through the pursuit of Visionary Art. By promoting cultural ideals of craftsmanship, beauty and style, we celebrate the individual emergence of creativity and genius."
by Laurence Caruana, director of the VAVA.