This striking monochromatic image depicts two crescent moons against a pitch-black backdrop. The minimalist composition, with its stark contrast between the bright, textured lunar surfaces and the surrounding darkness, creates a somber, ethereal atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro lighting techniques accentuates the sculptural quality of the moons, lending the piece a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist's choice to present the moons in a symmetrical arrangement suggests a metaphorical or symbolic narrative, perhaps exploring themes of duality, balance, or the cyclical nature of celestial phenomena. The overall effect is both visually captivating and conceptually intriguing, inviting the viewer to ponder the deeper meaning behind this deceptively simple yet profoundly evocative work. ...
Through his lens, Patrick Tosani transforms everyday objects and fragments of the human body into monumental, almost abstract forms that challenge our sense of scale and perception. With a meticulous and scientific approach, he uses precise framing and sharp focus to magnify these subjects, inviting viewers to see the familiar in an entirely new light. His practice treats photography as an experimental medium where reality itself becomes material for inquiry, questioning the boundaries and possibilities of image-making. Tosani’s images often isolate mundane items—like spoons or shoes—and render them as vibrant, sculptural entities, emphasizing texture, color, and form. Through this method, his art challenges conventional visual hierarchies and invites a deeper contemplation of how we perceive the world around us. By highlighting the overlooked details and textures of commonplace objects, Tosani reveals new perspectives and poetic qualities in the banal. His work blurs the line between abstraction and representation, inviting viewers to engage actively with the image and reconsider the familiar in unfamiliar ways. This continuous exploration underscores the transformative power of photography as a medium that reshapes perception and reality. ...
Founded by Fabienne Leclerc in 2001, In Situ began in the 13th district of Paris alongside a group of galleries in rue Louise Weiss. After seven years in the 6th, the gallery moved to the Marais in November 2013, then to the Stalingrad district in January 2017.
Since October 2019, In Situ - fabienne leclerc has moved into a new space in Romainville, accompanied by Air de Paris, gallery Jocelyn Wolff, gallery Sator the FRAC Ile-de-France as well as the Fiminco Foundation.
The ambition of In Situ - fabienne leclerc is to promote young and emerging artists in France and internationally, and to support its established artists in the long term. The gallery strives to support and promote the work of its artists in the gallery, in associated museums and institutions, and to produce and edit artist catalogues and books. ...
