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The Dream of Life. (A.K.A.In the Steps of Pollock) (2018) Photography by Martin Vallis
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Seller Martin Vallis
- Non Manipulated Photography on Paper
- Number of copies available 1
- Dimensions Height 10in, Width 8in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Abstract
Another image in the series 'Art City' hidden art in our Urban Landscape.
The subject of this image is worn and weathered stone steps covered in spilt paint. It reminded me immediately of the Painter, Jackson Pollock. Peculiarly I had a dream that very same night, in which this image appeared as a reflection of life and is the reason for the two titles.
I print my images on A3 Archival White Matte paper. The image size will be approximately 8x10 or what I consider sits aesthetically correct within the paper size.
Please feel free to me if you would prefer a different type of paper and a different finish.
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Martin Vallis is a professionnal photographer. His style evolved, resulting in tightly- cropped, close-up work, mostly utilising Tungsten lighting, to enhance texture and detail. Two decades later Martin departed from commercial photography, concentrating on his own vision.
Throughout his career, Martin’s style has changed, yet there remains the ever-constant preference for simplicity of solitary objects, reflecting texture and shape: less is more. Society may spend time looking for the ‘Big Picture’ whilst missing the ‘Beauty of Simplicity’. He feels it portrays a deeply felt sense of isolation, solitude and emptiness. The artist is eager to conclude he now understands those feelings are more to do with his condition over reality.
Martin Vallis has studied Visual Communication at Medway College of Art and Design from 1976-79, moving to London in 1980. After working as a Photographic Assistant to Commercial Photographer Gary Bryan for 3 years, he set up his own studio in Chelsea in 1983, that specialised in high-quality still life photography, in the areas of Advertising, Design and Editorial. Martin also shot stills on TV and Cinema commercials, primarily with directors Howard Guard and Ridley Scott (Alien/Blade Runner/Gladiator). Some of Martin’s clients included, British Airways, BMW, Volkswagen and Selfridges.
- Nationality: UNITED KINGDOM
- Date of birth : 1954
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- Groups: Contemporary British Artists
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