During the 15th, 16th, and early 17th centuries a wave of humanism engulfed the world; this wave encouraged exploration and learning to discover the breadth of human potential - lands were discovered, art and literature flourished, and coming from the oppressive Middle Ages and Gothic period, a rebirth of all Arts emerged - hence the Renaissance. A "Renaissance Man" was a person that studied, learned, and became proficient in many areas including science, music, art, language, and any other venture that would broaden the scope of their potential.

This quality is embodied still be a few people today, but it is rare, and when we come across such a person, we are dazzled by their brilliance.  Poupee (pronounce Poo - pay) Boccaccio is such a person - having been noted actress, singer, dancer, and artist.  She holds a BA in romance languages, a BFA from the Otis Parsons School of Design, as well as a teaching credential for the state of  California.

She has appeared in numerous movies, television series, and stage productions.  She has sung and appeared on countless television shows as a guest artist, including the Johnny Carson, Joey Bishop, and Merv Griffin shows.

Poupee has performed in nightclubs throughout the world and was the singing star of the "Follies Bergere" right here in Vegas.

As a visual artist, her work has been reviewed in "Art in America". "Art Week", the LA Times, and the San Diego Tribune, to name a few.  Her work is in permanent collections of major museums and important private collections.

It is with her art that Poupee graces our city once again.  Her work "Las Vegas Neon Icons" is being shown for a limited time downtown at the Downtown Coffee Company - which is a converted 100 year old church - to bring attention to and share the art and the history that has defined Las Vegas.

"The neon of Las Vegas us truly the art of the city.  It was designed to be 'eye - candy,' but it is far more that that... it is a blending of light and form."  The pieces were created by combining and layering photographs to create a stunning and visually  energetic product.