Charles Petillon French, 1973
Igloo mobile 4 (large), 2024
Photographic pigmentary print mounted on aluminum
111 x 145 cm
43 1/2 x 57 in
43 1/2 x 57 in
Ed. /3 +2AP
20737
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This photograph by Charles Pétillon presents a surreal and poetic vision: a cluster of large white balloons envelops an unseen figure standing knee-deep in calm water at sunset. The reflection...
This photograph by Charles Pétillon presents a surreal and poetic vision: a cluster of large white balloons envelops an unseen figure standing knee-deep in calm water at sunset. The reflection of the balloons and the person’s legs in the water adds to the dreamlike atmosphere, while the distant horizon and soft pastel sky create a sense of vastness and serenity. The image plays with notions of presence and absence, as the balloons obscure the identity of the figure, transforming them into an abstract, floating entity.
