Two women in white workwear and caps are busy unloading a van of its cargo of full moons. One of them, standing on a stool, applies herself to hang one of the night stars in the celestial body.
This fantastic and yet so realistic scene comes straight from the incredible imagination of Erik Johansson. Inspired by painters such as Magritte, Dali, Rob Gonsalves and Man Ray’s photograms, the young Swedish photographer plays with perspectives and light. Using his photographic equipment and image editing software, he creates a dreamlike universe, sometimes scary, sometimes full of humor and poetry. “Unlike traditional photography, I do not capture moments but ideas,” explains Erik Johansson.
Self-taught, the Swedish artist discovered photography when he received his first digital camera at the age of 15. Then, he learned how to edit photos. Already adept in drawing, Erik Johansson learned that he could realise his imaginary sketches with these two techniques. Since then, like a conjurer, he captures the impossible: a realistic surrealism.
Photographic exhibition presented as part of the Nantes Photo Quinzaine.
Erik Johansson – To the moon and back
Du 14 septembre au 16 novembrePassage Sainte-Croix
9, rue de la Bâclerie (quartier Bouffay)
44000 Nantes
En savoir plus : www.erikjo.com
