Charles Petillon French, b. 1973
Scolytes (large), 2024
Photographic pigmentary print mounted on aluminum
100 x 136 cm
39 3/7 x 53 5/4 in
39 3/7 x 53 5/4 in
Ed. /3 + 2AP
20739
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This photograph by Charles Pétillon presents a haunting yet poetic scene: a broken, barren tree stands alone in a misty forest, surrounded by a luminous cloud of white balloons. The...
This photograph by Charles Pétillon presents a haunting yet poetic scene: a broken, barren tree stands alone in a misty forest, surrounded by a luminous cloud of white balloons. The stark contrast between the decaying tree and the floating balloons evokes themes of fragility, memory, and transformation. The balloons appear weightless and ephemeral, while the tree remains static and wounded by time. The surreal juxtaposition invites viewers to see nature and space through a new, dreamlike lens.
