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Emerging Talents
Marie-Laure Vareilles, Pedro Jarque Krebs , Thibaud Poirier , Andrea Pavan and Ruslan Lobanov are 5 photographers with unique artistic universes. Their works, recently added to the YellowKorner catalogue, have been enthusiastically received. Discover the photographs from these up-and-coming artists. Let yourself be carried away by their diverging and atypical visions.
MARIE LAURE VAREILLES
Photographic montage
Marie-Laure Vareilles is always on the other side of the world. She travels a great deal, mainly in Asia, and takes photos that she compiles, upon arriving back home, in the form of poetic montages inspired by the people she meets. Her photographs, part of our catalogue since December 2019, endlessly invite us to question ourselves about the world around us. Between contradictions and paradoxes, her artistic process consists in deforming the real with the goal of creating imaginary spaces so improbable that we’d swear they truly exist. The artist highlights the differences and similarities of the people who cohabit our planet and asks whether it might be possible to change our way of perceiving the world.
About the artwork
LIBERATION, a montage by Marie-Laure Vareilles, unites on a wall and in the gaze of crowds an ode to freedom: colorful letters spelling the title mingle with silhouettes from around the world in a contemporary urban stroll. This montage and collage underscore the questioning of the uniformity of cultures and thoughts by evoking written messages about freedom of expression. Published in a limited edition, LIBERATION stands out as a decorative and meaningful piece, where color and collective energy invite everyone to appropriate the story and tell their own narrative. This photograph embodies the world of Marie-Laure Vareilles, who for decades has been telling stories about the world through montages that give voice to all origins.
PEDRO JARQUE KREBS
The animal world in all intimacy
About the artwork
With LIVING ON THE EDGE, Pedro Jarque Krebs presents us with an image where a wild animal, precariously balanced on a rope, stands out against a neutral background, enhanced by expertly crafted lighting. The interplay of light and shadow transforms this moment of tension into a reflection on the origins of humanity and our relationship with fascinating wildlife, as if the work were opening a window onto our condition. This photograph is offered in a limited, signed edition, a rare piece that asserts its presence with a graphic intensity characteristic of fine art prints, perfect for inhabiting a contemporary space. Driven by its understated narrative and aesthetic power, LIVING ON THE EDGE promises an elegant and captivating display, as well as a source of curiosity for collectors who cherish the exclusivity of the print.
Pedro Jarque Krebs , award-winning wildlife photographer, fixes his objective on this fragile natural world to attract attention to its precarious situation. His photographs aim to break the psychological and emotional barriers that separate us from our fellow creatures, by capturing each animal - whether bird, reptile, or giant cat - in an intimate and breath-taking atmosphere. His shots are assembled in a photographic album, Fragile, first place winner of the International Photography Awards (IPA). In this work, the artist offers us beautiful yet humble images that give animals all the dignity they deserve. The images remind us that we are not the centre of the universe and that our most important challenge is protecting the complex ecosystem of which we are just a tiny part.
ANDREA PAVAN
Geometric surrealism
Andrea Pavan has made organising space into a form of artistic expression. His photographs link architectural space with graphic geometry in a harmony that gives those spaces the feel of a film set where little shadows are performing. Photography is for him a tool that allows for communicating immediate thoughts which graphic art then translates into a fantastic vision. His creations allow him to explore the infinite possibilities of virtual space in order to reveal there a new point of view on geometric space.
About the artwork
With TUBES, Andrea Pavan's work invites us to traverse a corridor of black and white tubes where light guides the gaze and transforms the space into an architectural landscape. This conceptual photograph highlights geometry and space, reminding us that, as the label suggests, "Sometimes a simple change of perspective is all it takes to discern another reality." A limited edition, it offers a sculptural and minimalist presence, ready to enhance a contemporary interior while subtly narrating a story about perception and reality. This image, rooted in the aesthetics of modern architecture, reveals the interplay of light and form and invites the viewer to marvel at the reassuring strangeness of TUBES.
THIBAUD POIRIER
Architectural witness
The son of expats, Thibaud Poirier grew up in contact with different cultures and different landscapes. His travels allowed him to develop a strong interest in architecture and urban environments. He expresses his passion through his photographic works which immortalise the beauty and the energy of the places captured in his photos. Facades of Parisian theatres or stunning interiors of churches or libraries, the photos of Thibaud Poirier are true witnesses to our urban history. Choosing to create photos completely empty of any human presence allows him to give his shots a particular atmosphere, tinged with nostalgia, through which he is able to show his own vision of what a specific place is. In this way, he offers truly surrealistic and timeless portraits of architectural structures which give the spectator a sense of immersion into the hearts of monuments charged with history.
Ruslan lobanov
Clothed nakedness
For Ruslan Lobanov , “Nothing is more unveiling than nudity, even clothed nudity”. His photographic work highlights the sensuality of the female body by playing with the eroticism that comes with black and white. His cinematographically inspired shots are true wordless stories. These stories break the codes and give women a freedom of body that lets them showcase their strength and free them from all restrictions. This approach has earned the photographer the opportunity to create some remarkable collaborations with Playboy magazine and cosmetics group L’Oréal.
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