David Law (1967) - Axl Roses - Guns & Roses (Stencil)

David Law

Photographic Artist – Creator of Contemporary Images

A multidisciplinary photographic artist, writer, and musician, David Law develops work centered on the gaze, presence, and the perception of images in urban space. He first came to prominence with a series devoted to shop-window mannequins, integrated into the city through a subtle play of reflections and overlapping layers This exploration of the gaze and presence gave rise to an art book published in 2021. Later, struck by the singular aesthetic of collectible dolls and Japanese figurines, he extended this exploration by staging them in the streets of Paris and other European capitals. Through framing, lighting, and composition, these inanimate subjects acquire a disconcerting, almost lifelike presence, questioning our relationship with illusion and projection.

New series – Walls of legends

This series pays tribute to iconic figures who have left their mark on history, music, cinema, and popular culture. Each portrait, stripped down to its essentials, captures an immediately recognizable identity through a few powerful contrasts. Created using contemporary digital tools and then rendered in a stencil aesthetic, the works are rooted in the tradition of street art, balancing spontaneity with a controlled hand. The deep black and raw surfaces evoke direct intervention on a wall, while the imperfections and textures reinforce their urban character. Between collective memory and visual expression, this series offers a timeless interpretation of the icons that continue to inhabit our imagination.

Edition & Production

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 mounting system. Printed on luminous white vinyl, mounted between two aluminum panels, with flexible UV- and moisture-resistant lamination, ensuring excellent durability, long-lasting resilience, color stability, and a modern, contemporary finish

Career

Since 2014, David Law has taken part in around twenty contemporary art fairs a year in France and Europe. He is also the official photographer and videographer for several contemporary art fair organizers. Alongside his visual work, he pursues writing and music, with 3 novels, a short story collection, a graphic novel, a photo book, and 5 self-produced CDs to his name. A singer and guitarist, he currently performs with the band FRENZY.