David Law (1967) - Icons on Walls - The Smith

David Law

Multidisciplinary photographer-artist – Creator of contemporary images

Multidisciplinary photographer-artist, author and musician, David Law develops a body of work centered on gaze, presence and the perception of the 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 superimpositions. This exploration of gaze and presence gave birth 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 models acquire a troubling, almost living presence, challenging our relationship to illusion and projection.

Series - ICONS ON WALLS

From rock legends to emblematic figures of the alternative scene, Icons on Walls revisits the great icons of music through an aesthetic inspired by street art and urban walls. Portraits in stencils, weathered textures, torn posters and compositions dominated by black, white and gray, punctuated by discreet touches of color, create a raw and contemporary graphic universe. Each artwork is an original graphic composition, built from a mix of visuals, superimpositions and layers, assembled and reworked to create a new image, between photography, graphic design and urban aesthetics. A collection where music legends inscribe themselves on walls, between collective memory, popular culture and artistic expression.

Edition & Fabrication

Each work is offered in a limited edition of 8 signed copies + 4 artist proofs (A.P.), signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Prints are produced on aluminum with an integrated back mount. Printed on bright white vinyl, mounted between two aluminum plates, with soft UV- and humidity-resistant lamination, ensuring excellent durability, long-term color stability and a modern, contemporary rendering.

Career

Since 2014, David Law has participated 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. Parallel to his visual work, he develops a career as an author and musician, including 3 novels, a collection of short stories, a graphic novel, a photography book and 5 self-produced CDs. A singer-guitarist, he currently performs with the band FRENZY.