FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Patricia Laligant at 212-252-9922
Marc-Antoine Dupont
Abstract Photograms
Opening reception: Thursday, May 5, 6-8 pm
Dates of the show: May 6 – June 25, 2005
Gallery hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11-6 pm
Patricia Laligant Gallery is pleased to present the first solo
exhibition of Marc-Antoine Dupont, French-American
photographer and event designer.
After 9/11, the entertainment industry drastically slowed
down in
Since then, Dupont has been continuously
developing his own technique and vision. As a result, a series of large colored
abstract photograms came to life. These photograms were created by carefully arranging pieces of
plastic on top of light-sensitive paper, which then was exposed to light.
Covered areas of the paper remained light in tone while exposed areas darkened.
The artist often uses multiple exposures, which produce an intriguing variety
of movements and create depth. Dupont has achieved
spectacular results with rich color variations and dynamic compositions. His
colors not only have depth and luminescence but also contribute to the fluidity
of the composition.
Dupont’s photograms may look “computerized”, but
they were realized exclusively with traditional photographic techniques.
Artists and photographers from Man Ray and Moholy-Nagy
to Adam Fuss have enjoyed this medium for its process as well as its expressive
unique qualities.
Marc-Antoine Dupont was born in 1965 in France. He currently lives and works in