Tristan Mottier - Between Giants - XL

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Description of the work:

In the heart of an arid landscape where the earth has cracked under the weight of time and silence, three silhouettes move slowly toward the horizon. Two majestic elephants frame a young calf, walking together on this cracked ground that seems to tell the story of a world tested yet still alive.
The composition is powerful and balanced: the two giants form a protective presence while the little one embodies hope, transmission, and the future. The contrast of black and white enhances the texture of the skin, the strength of the gazes, and the harshness of the landscape.
This photograph evokes family, protection, and resilience in the face of a sometimes hostile world. Despite drought and the hardness of the ground, they move forward together — an timeless symbol of solidarity and quiet strength.

Artist’s note:

With Between Giants, I wanted to capture a universal moment: the moment when strength protects fragility. Between two giants, the little one advances, guided by the reassuring presence of those who precede him.
This image speaks of transmission, protection, and courage in a world sometimes harsh. Even when the ground cracks beneath our steps, family and the instinct to protect remain immutable forces.
For me, this photograph is a simple and profound metaphor for life: moving forward together, despite the trials.

Details of the work:

Fine art photograph – format 60 × 40 cm
Edition limited to 30 copies
The offered print is 2 / 30
Archive number of the work: 2020.33
Work numbered and hand-signed by the artist

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Description of the work:

In the heart of an arid landscape where the earth has cracked under the weight of time and silence, three silhouettes move slowly toward the horizon. Two majestic elephants frame a young calf, walking together on this cracked ground that seems to tell the story of a world tested yet still alive.
The composition is powerful and balanced: the two giants form a protective presence while the little one embodies hope, transmission, and the future. The contrast of black and white enhances the texture of the skin, the strength of the gazes, and the harshness of the landscape.
This photograph evokes family, protection, and resilience in the face of a sometimes hostile world. Despite drought and the hardness of the ground, they move forward together — an timeless symbol of solidarity and quiet strength.

Artist’s note:

With Between Giants, I wanted to capture a universal moment: the moment when strength protects fragility. Between two giants, the little one advances, guided by the reassuring presence of those who precede him.
This image speaks of transmission, protection, and courage in a world sometimes harsh. Even when the ground cracks beneath our steps, family and the instinct to protect remain immutable forces.
For me, this photograph is a simple and profound metaphor for life: moving forward together, despite the trials.

Details of the work:

Fine art photograph – format 60 × 40 cm
Edition limited to 30 copies
The offered print is 2 / 30
Archive number of the work: 2020.33
Work numbered and hand-signed by the artist

Shipping in a rigid protective tube
Fast and careful delivery.

Details

Date of print
2026
Artist
Tristan Mottier
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Title of artwork
Between Giants - XL
Condition
Fine
Technique
AI
Height
60 cm
Edition
2/30
Width
40 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Nature
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