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.”
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