Ólafur Elíasson is a Danish-Icelandic artist known for his large-scale installations and sculptures that often explore the relationship between nature and human perception. Born on February 5, 1967, in Copenhagen, he frequently incorporates elements like light, water, and air into his work, encouraging viewers to engage with their surroundings in new ways. His notable projects include the Weather Project at the Tate Modern in London and the Ice Watch installation, which highlights climate change by using melting ice from Greenland. Elíasson's art often invites reflection on environmental issues and the impact of human activity on the planet.