David Law - Face X

Multidisciplinary photographic artist, author and musician, David Law develops work focused on gaze, presence and the perception of image in urban space. He first gained recognition for a series devoted to storefront mannequins, integrated into the city through a subtle play of reflections and superimpositions. 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 extends 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 living presence, challenging our relationship to illusion and projection.

Series - Faces in Transition

This series offers a contemporary reinterpretation of the 1950s/60s pin-up aesthetic through a modern visual approach. Each work is created using current digital tools, then reworked to incorporate a painterly texture inspired by oil painting. Elements of pop art and street art — splashes, textures and collages — enrich the composition while preserving the subject’s legibility. The whole creates a balance between classical elegance and contemporary visual energy, capturing moments of life that are both light and expressive.

Edition & Manufacturing

Each work is offered in a limited edition of 8 numbered copies + 4 artist’s proofs (A.P.), signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The prints are produced on aluminum with an integrated rear hanging attachment. Printed on luminous white vinyl, laminated between two aluminum plates, with soft UV- and moisture-resistant coating, ensuring excellent durability, long-term resistance, color stability and a modern, contemporary look.

Background

Since 2014, David Law participates in about twenty contemporary art fairs per year in France and Europe. He is also the official photographer and videographer for several organizers of contemporary art fairs. Parallel to his visual activity, he develops a body of writing and music including 3 novels, a collection of short stories, a graphic novel, a photo book and 5 self-produced CDs. A singer-guitarist, he is currently performing with the band FRENZY.