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Reconnais qu'il y a toujours une inconnue,
2023
Julie Peiffer
Photography : digital, fine art print
62 x 40 x 0.5 cm 24.4 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch
€1,200
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Numbered and limited to 10 copies
1 copy available
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62 x 40 x 0.5 cm 24.4 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: France
Before you is a captivating photographic work with a deeply intriguing mood. The composition is distinguished by its striking use of black and white, accentuating the contrasts between light and shadow, giving the work an aura of mystery and nostalgia. At the center of the image, a frame decorated with baroque scrolls and fine details captures the attention. Inside this antique frame, a black and white photograph of a young woman, whose melancholic expression and elegant posture recall 19th-century portraits. The frame hung on a metal grid seems overgrown with vegetation, vines and leaves intertwining, symbolizing the inexorable passage of time and the fusion of culture and nature. The background, composed of a dense forest, adds an additional dimension to this scene. The imposing trees, their twisted branches and lush foliage subtly frame the central work, creating a striking contrast between the industrial rigor of the grid and the natural wildness of the woods. The chain attached to the metal grid could symbolize a connection to the past or a barrier to overcome. Everything in this composition evokes a poetic exploration of memory, fleeting beauty, and the coexistence between civilization and nature. Each element is meticulously thought out, from the arrangement of shadows to the texture of materials, creating narrative and visual depth. This work invites the viewer to introspective contemplation and reflection on the unbreakable links between art, nature, and the passage of time.
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Paul Stewart Gallery • France
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French photographer Julie Peiffer, born in 1967, lives and works between Paris and Nancy.
Julie Peiffer is a self-taught artist who began her artistic career in 2020. After years of keen observation of society, she found in photography a powerful means to explore social issues that concern her, shedding light on inequalities, particularly those affecting women. She strives to capture the immateriality of feelings and make them visible through her art.
After working as an editor in magazine journalism in Paris, Julie Peiffer turned to photography following the 2015 attacks, driven by an urgent need to capture the city during those dark times.
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