Rudy barret - Shadowji - XL

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Rudy Barret, Shadowji - XL, digital print on premium canvas, edition 1/20, 46 × 66 cm, signed, in superb condition, sold directly by the artist.

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Shadowji – Large canvas work by Rudy Barret

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THE WORK

Behind the shōji bathed in an almost solar light, the shadows tell a story that isn’t fully seen.

A woman dressed in a red kimono stands out in the twilight. Her face remains at the boundary of the light, while a fan delicately elongates her silhouette. Behind her, the shadows of the branches seem to dance across the Japanese panels.

Shadowji is born from the meeting of Shadow, the shade, and Shōji, the traditional translucent Japanese partition.

Rudy Barret here plays with what light reveals and what the shadow chooses to keep. The tones of red, black, and orange give the composition an intimate, cinematic atmosphere, blending Japanese tradition with contemporary photography.

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LOT DETAILS
Title: Shadowji
Artist: Rudy Barret
Edition: Limited to 20 copies (1/20)
Dimensions: 46 × 66 cm (including a 3 cm white border)
Support: Fine Art print on premium canvas
Framing: Sold without frame or mount
Delivery: Secure shipping in a rigid protective tube
Certificate of authenticity: Provided exclusively by email

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ARTIST’S WORD

In this work, I wanted the shadows to become almost a character in their own right.

The woman is present, but she never fully reveals herself. Her face remains in the shadows, while behind her, the plant silhouettes appear through the shōji under warm light.

That’s where the title Shadowji was born, a contraction of Shadow and Shōji.

I love the idea that one can recognize a scene immediately, while feeling that there is still something hidden.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Rudy Barret develops an artistic universe that blends photography, digital composition, and intensive retouching.

His works explore light, solitude, nature, travel, and human presence through compositions where realism and imagination meet. His work places strong emphasis on atmospheres, contrasts, and those silent moments capable of leaving room for the viewer’s own interpretation.

Seller's Story

Artist and creator of contemporary art imagery, I offer unique visual works that blend photography, digital composition, and advanced manual retouching. My work explores powerful, immersive universes, balancing realism and imagination, with particular attention to emotion, light, and visual storytelling. Each piece is conceived as a strong work, designed to leave a mark in a space and create a genuine visual presence. I develop several artistic series, ranging from aesthetic minimalism to bolder, more expressive compositions, some inspired by urban, cinematic, or Asian cultures. My creative process rests on a constant search for visual impact and quality, with meticulous finishes and production in limited edition or as a unique piece. Today, my works are collected by regular buyers across Europe, some forming true collections around my universe.
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Shadowji – Large canvas work by Rudy Barret

⸻

THE WORK

Behind the shōji bathed in an almost solar light, the shadows tell a story that isn’t fully seen.

A woman dressed in a red kimono stands out in the twilight. Her face remains at the boundary of the light, while a fan delicately elongates her silhouette. Behind her, the shadows of the branches seem to dance across the Japanese panels.

Shadowji is born from the meeting of Shadow, the shade, and Shōji, the traditional translucent Japanese partition.

Rudy Barret here plays with what light reveals and what the shadow chooses to keep. The tones of red, black, and orange give the composition an intimate, cinematic atmosphere, blending Japanese tradition with contemporary photography.

⸻

LOT DETAILS
Title: Shadowji
Artist: Rudy Barret
Edition: Limited to 20 copies (1/20)
Dimensions: 46 × 66 cm (including a 3 cm white border)
Support: Fine Art print on premium canvas
Framing: Sold without frame or mount
Delivery: Secure shipping in a rigid protective tube
Certificate of authenticity: Provided exclusively by email

⸻

ARTIST’S WORD

In this work, I wanted the shadows to become almost a character in their own right.

The woman is present, but she never fully reveals herself. Her face remains in the shadows, while behind her, the plant silhouettes appear through the shōji under warm light.

That’s where the title Shadowji was born, a contraction of Shadow and Shōji.

I love the idea that one can recognize a scene immediately, while feeling that there is still something hidden.

⸻

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Rudy Barret develops an artistic universe that blends photography, digital composition, and intensive retouching.

His works explore light, solitude, nature, travel, and human presence through compositions where realism and imagination meet. His work places strong emphasis on atmospheres, contrasts, and those silent moments capable of leaving room for the viewer’s own interpretation.

Seller's Story

Artist and creator of contemporary art imagery, I offer unique visual works that blend photography, digital composition, and advanced manual retouching. My work explores powerful, immersive universes, balancing realism and imagination, with particular attention to emotion, light, and visual storytelling. Each piece is conceived as a strong work, designed to leave a mark in a space and create a genuine visual presence. I develop several artistic series, ranging from aesthetic minimalism to bolder, more expressive compositions, some inspired by urban, cinematic, or Asian cultures. My creative process rests on a constant search for visual impact and quality, with meticulous finishes and production in limited edition or as a unique piece. Today, my works are collected by regular buyers across Europe, some forming true collections around my universe.
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Details

Artist
Rudy barret
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Shadowji - XL
Condition
Extremely fine
Technique
Digital print
Height
46 cm
Edition
1/20
Width
66 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Nature
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1672
Objects sold
100%
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