Translated as 'shadows of the city', the body of work is inspired by technology and the intrinsic power of cities.
FRÉDÉRIC DATY
THE CITY OF LONDON
London is a city like no other. At night it comes to life, conjured by the shadows that dance through the cobbled streets and wrap themselves around archways and streetlamps. A playground for magic and mischief alike, its metamorphic nature is explored in Frédéric Daty’s stunning collection, Ombres de Ville. Through iconic imagery, Frédéric evokes the music, literature and architecture that have inspired artists for centuries. The city’s opulence is captured in a bottle of luxurious perfume, its chaos and noise existing within the twists and turns of Frédéric’s dynamic sculptures. It is this duality that brings Frédéric’s work to life. The double face of London can be seen everywhere you look, from the flickering illusion of Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper to the horizontal and vertical views of the city. Hidden within his art are political symbols like dismantled flags and banknotes, illustrating our country’s battle to stay united. But out of the shadows, there is always light, as Frédéric shows through his celebration of a multicultural city rich in diversity and differences.
Frédéric says: “Close your eyes and feel the vibes of the city. The shadows will keep it alive forever.”
AMY’S WINGS 104CM X 126CM X 20CM
BURBERRY BAM I 143CM X 105CM X 15CM
BURBERRY BAM II 73CM X 115CM X 17CM
LONDON ABOVE THE SKY 111CM X 87CM X 15CM
LOVE LONDON 72CM X 123.5CM X 20CM
HYDE PARK VIEW 45CM X 122CM X 12CM
DAVID’S LIMELIGHT 136CM X 83CM X 16CM
LONDON SPIDER 114CM X 126CM X 20CM
FULLER’S BAM 100CM X 128CM X 19CM
HIPPY GUARD 117CM X 97CM X 15CM
JACK 91CM X 146CM X 18CM
LET’S CONVERSE IN THE TUBE 142CM X 93CM X 18CM
LONDON BUBBLE CITY 2018 116CM X 134CM X 15CM
LONDON PORTRAIT 1 118CM X 104CM X 16CM
ROYAL TENNER 127CM X 73CM X 15CM
SHERLOCK 80CM X 120CM X 16CM
SHARD 2018 145CM X 87CM X 12CM
UNION JACK 123CM X 52CM X 18CM
DAVID’S LIMELIGHT
LET’S CONVERSE IN THE TUBE
LONDON PORTRAIT 1
SHARD 2018
LONDON ABOVE THE SKY
LOVE LONDON
HIPPY GUARD
HYDE PARK VIEW
AMY’S WINGS
FULLER’S BAM
JACK
SHERLOCK
BURBERRY BAM I
ROYAL TENNER
UNION JACK
LONDON BUBBLE CITY 2018
LONDON SPIDER
BURVERRY BAM II
Frédéric’s passion for honesty within his pieces is reflected by his choice of medium. He chooses to work with steel due to its raw, primal quality. The light and shadows play an essential role in his art, as the light animates the metal and plays with it, changing the colour and giving the impression of constant evolvement, movement and life. “There are always three elements to my work: the metal symbolising Mother Earth and our foundations, the stylised figurative shapes which represent the spiritual realm, and the light and shadows which evoke movement and change. This trinity, in turn, represent ‘life’ for me and what I believe in. My artwork is made of hand cut steel pieces that are welded, polished, finished and attached to the wall with fine stems. These pieces are then laid out to create a 3D fresco: a rebirth of the antique bas-relief with a modern, post-industrial touch. The individual elements are attached at different distances from the wall, creating volume and perspective, which, in turn, animates the stylised shapes. Although the metal itself is static, its surface and colour change in response to how it is lit, and gives the impression that the work itself is also moving and evolving. However, it’s important for me that this constant change reflected on the surface of the metal is not done in a haphazard or contrived way, but in harmony with nature. There is nothing more natural than daylight; it changes rhythm as it falls on a strong element such as steel.” - Frédéric Daty
FRÉDÉRIC DATY
The images contained within this literature are an artistic representation of the collection. To best experience our art, we recommend you contact your local gallery to arrange a viewing. © Washington Green 2018. The content of this brochure is subject to copyright and no part can be reproduced without prior permission. washingtongreen.co.uk
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