Cédric Brion - The Snail Lady X
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The Snail Lady
In almost sacred silence, a young woman contemplates a snail resting on her hand. Between the fragility of the human being and the ancient slowness of the mollusk, the image invites reflection on time, metamorphosis and patience.
With her gaze toward the horizon, the feminine figure seems suspended in a moment of introspection. The jewelry, the dark tones and the sculptural light create an atmosphere that is at once mysterious and timeless. The snail becomes a symbol of resilience, inner journey and quiet transformation.
This work explores the contrast between the speed of the contemporary world and the natural rhythm of living things. It reminds us that any true evolution requires time and that beauty often reveals itself in slowness.
Original photographic work by Cédric Brion
- Limited edition of 14 copies
- Format: 42 × 59.4 cm
- Fine Art pigment print
- Paper: Canson Rag Photographique II 310 g/m²
- Copy: 1/14
- Handwritten signature on the reverse
- Original signed label
- Certificate of authenticity supplied
- Artwork sold unframed
Cédric Brion – Photographer
Born in 1978 in Belgium, Cédric Brion is a photographer-artist recognized for his conceptual portraits with dark, cinematic atmospheres. Inspired by fantastical worlds and ancient civilizations, he explores through his images the contrasts between shadow and light, revealing the emotional and symbolic dimension of the human face.
His work, presented in numerous international exhibitions, notably in London, at the Grand Palais in Paris, at Lille ARTUP in Lille or the Venice Biennale, has been rewarded with several prestigious distinctions, including an honorable mention at the Salon des Artistes Français, as well as a gold medal at the Vienna International Photo Awards and a bronze medal at the Tokyo International Foto Awards.
Through a singular fine-art aesthetic, Cédric Brion creates portraits like windows opened onto imagined worlds, inviting the viewer to plunge into a visual experience that is at once poetic and introspective.
Seller's Story
Cédric Brion is a Belgian fine art photographer whose works have been exhibited at the Grand Palais in Paris, Art Up Lille, and the Paris Photo Show, and have received several international awards, including distinctions at the Tokyo International Photography Awards and the Sony World Photography Awards.
Through conceptual, dark, and introspective photography, he explores the boundaries between reality, dreams, and the depths of the unconscious. Each image is conceived as a fragment of a narrative, an invitation to contemplate what remains hidden beneath the surface.
Each artwork is offered in a strictly limited edition of 14 prints.
The prints are produced on premium Fine Art paper, hand-signed, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Every print is individually numbered and inspected by the artist.
Once the edition is sold out, the artwork will never be reproduced again.
Translated by Google TranslateThe Snail Lady
In almost sacred silence, a young woman contemplates a snail resting on her hand. Between the fragility of the human being and the ancient slowness of the mollusk, the image invites reflection on time, metamorphosis and patience.
With her gaze toward the horizon, the feminine figure seems suspended in a moment of introspection. The jewelry, the dark tones and the sculptural light create an atmosphere that is at once mysterious and timeless. The snail becomes a symbol of resilience, inner journey and quiet transformation.
This work explores the contrast between the speed of the contemporary world and the natural rhythm of living things. It reminds us that any true evolution requires time and that beauty often reveals itself in slowness.
Original photographic work by Cédric Brion
- Limited edition of 14 copies
- Format: 42 × 59.4 cm
- Fine Art pigment print
- Paper: Canson Rag Photographique II 310 g/m²
- Copy: 1/14
- Handwritten signature on the reverse
- Original signed label
- Certificate of authenticity supplied
- Artwork sold unframed
Cédric Brion – Photographer
Born in 1978 in Belgium, Cédric Brion is a photographer-artist recognized for his conceptual portraits with dark, cinematic atmospheres. Inspired by fantastical worlds and ancient civilizations, he explores through his images the contrasts between shadow and light, revealing the emotional and symbolic dimension of the human face.
His work, presented in numerous international exhibitions, notably in London, at the Grand Palais in Paris, at Lille ARTUP in Lille or the Venice Biennale, has been rewarded with several prestigious distinctions, including an honorable mention at the Salon des Artistes Français, as well as a gold medal at the Vienna International Photo Awards and a bronze medal at the Tokyo International Foto Awards.
Through a singular fine-art aesthetic, Cédric Brion creates portraits like windows opened onto imagined worlds, inviting the viewer to plunge into a visual experience that is at once poetic and introspective.
Seller's Story
Cédric Brion is a Belgian fine art photographer whose works have been exhibited at the Grand Palais in Paris, Art Up Lille, and the Paris Photo Show, and have received several international awards, including distinctions at the Tokyo International Photography Awards and the Sony World Photography Awards.
Through conceptual, dark, and introspective photography, he explores the boundaries between reality, dreams, and the depths of the unconscious. Each image is conceived as a fragment of a narrative, an invitation to contemplate what remains hidden beneath the surface.
Each artwork is offered in a strictly limited edition of 14 prints.
The prints are produced on premium Fine Art paper, hand-signed, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Every print is individually numbered and inspected by the artist.
Once the edition is sold out, the artwork will never be reproduced again.
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Date of print
2026
Artist
Cédric Brion
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Title of artwork
The Snail Lady X
Condition
Fine
Technique
Giclée
Height
59.4 cm
Edition
14
Width
42 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Fine art photography
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