David Law (1967) - Salvador

David Law

Photographic Artist – Creator of contemporary imagery

Multidisciplinary photographic artist, author and musician, David Law develops a body of work focused on gaze, presence and the perception of image in urban space. He first made a name for himself with a series devoted to storefront mannequins, integrated into the city through a subtle play of reflections and superpositions. This exploration of gaze and presence gave rise to an art book published in 2021. Later, intrigued by the singular aesthetics of collectible dolls and Japanese figurines, he expands this reflection by staging them in the streets of Paris and other European capitals. Through framing, light, and composition, these inanimate subjects acquire a troubling, almost lifelike presence, challenging our relationship to illusion and projection.

New Series – Walls of legends

This series pays tribute to iconic figures who have left a mark on history, music, cinema and popular culture. Each portrait, reduced to essentials, captures in a few strong contrasts an identity instantly recognizable. Created with contemporary digital tools and then transposed into a stencil-like aesthetic, the works sit within the tradition of street art, balancing spontaneity and mastery of gesture. The deep black and raw surfaces evoke direct intervention on the wall, while imperfections and textures reinforce their urban character. Between collective memory and visual expression, this series offers a timeless reading of icons who continue to inhabit our imagination.

Career

Since 2014, David Law participates in about twenty contemporary art fairs per year in France and Europe. He is also the designated photographer and videographer for several organizers of contemporary art fairs. In parallel with his visual work, he develops a body of work as author and musician, including 3 novels, a collection of short stories, a graphic novel, a photo book and 5 self-produced CDs. A singer-guitarist, he currently performs with the band FRENZY.