Originals in this selection, Expressive and gestural, 1,000 to 2,000 euro.
Formats from 80 x 80 to 80 x 100 cm.
The gesture comes from the camera
Smeared lines and swirls of light and motion: gestural photography works with the energy of a single instant. You can buy expressive photographs for sale at 1,000 to 2,000 euro most safely once you know how the effect came about.
Gestural photography is built on deliberate movement. The camera is swept during the exposure, the lens is zoomed, or a light source is drawn through the room like a brush. Each picture records a moment that cannot be repeated and carries its own handwriting.
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Big wall, quiet surroundings
These pictures open up on clear surfaces. Give them room and keep the surroundings calm so the dynamics do not compete with patterned wallpaper or shelves. A plain dark or white frame underlines the sweep. A picture holding this much movement also copes well with a spot you pass by daily, where the eye keeps finding new lines.
Checking edition and format
In this price range you will often meet manipulated photographs as well as directly printed work. Ask about the image size, the paper and whether the picture belongs to a limited, numbered edition.