David Law (1967) - Madonna III (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 spaces. He first came to prominence with a series devoted to shop-window mannequins, integrated into the city through a subtle interplay of reflections and superimpositions. This exploration of the gaze and presence led to an art book published in 2021. Later drawn to the distinctive aesthetics of collectible dolls and Japanese figurines, he extends this exploration by staging them in the streets of Paris and other European capitals. Through framing, lighting, and composition, these inanimate figures take on an unsettling, almost lifelike presence, prompting questions about our relationship with illusion and projection.

New Series – Walls of Legends

This series pays tribute to iconic figures who have shaped history, music, cinema, and popular culture. Each portrait, pared down to its essentials, captures an immediately recognizable identity through a few striking 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 mastery of gesture. The deep black tones and raw surfaces evoke direct intervention on the wall, while imperfections and textures heighten their urban character. Bringing together collective memory and visual expression, this series offers a timeless reading of the icons that continue to inhabit our imagination.

Edition & Production

Each work is available 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, and finished with flexible UV- and moisture-resistant lamination, they offer excellent durability, long-lasting resistance, color stability, and a modern, contemporary finish.

Career

Since 2014, David Law has taken part in around twenty contemporary art fairs each year in France and across Europe. He is also the official photographer and videographer for several contemporary art fair organizers. Alongside his visual practice, he pursues his work as a writer and musician, which includes 3 novels, a short story collection, a graphic novel, a photography book, and 5 independently produced CDs. A singer and guitarist, he currently performs with the band FRENZY.