The walk, 2017
Samsofy   Emerging artists

Photography : digital · 75 x 75 x 3 cm 29.5 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch

€580 580 €
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This striking work captures the audacity of a tightrope walker, frozen in precarious balance above a sprawling metropolis. Seen from above, the plunging perspective magnifies the vertiginous skyscrapers, transforming the avenues into abstract lines of light and shadow. The tiny tightrope walker appears suspended above a concrete abyss, heightening the dramatic tension of the scene. The taut cables contrast with the rigid architecture, symbolizing fragility in the face of urban immensity. The meticulous details, from the understated costume to the precise accessories, underscore the artist's technical mastery. This scene, oscillating between balance and imbalance, illustrates a timeless quest to defy gravity. The deliberate choice of tones and textures lends the work a dynamic that is both visual and emotional, captivating the viewer and inviting them to explore the limits of possibility.

Samsofy, The walk

Samsofy

France  • 1981
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This plastic artist & photographer from Lyon began extreme sports photography in urban areas. Under the influence of the geek culture, Samsofy's artistic approach is focuses on small yellow characters (LEGO-like), well known to the general public. He combines photography techniques, street art, modelling, and installation to convey his messages. He often mixes politics, humor, and poetry in his art as well. In his microcosms, Samsofy plays with various scales and material. By doing so, he aims to distort perception. Samsofy has a passion to share his universe though his eclectic photographs.

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