Yann Pocreau: Towards the Light
Jan 22, 2025 - Apr 05, 2025
Montreal-based artist Yann Pocreau鈥檚 first solo exhibition in Toronto, Towards the Light, delves into the transformative qualities of light in photography, examining the very essence of the medium. Known for his abstract, minimal compositions, Pocreau uses diverse light sources鈥攎oonlight, sunlight, artificial and coloured lighting鈥攁nd employs camera-less techniques, such as photograms, to explore light鈥檚 impact on photosensitive surfaces. Moving beyond representation, Pocreau鈥檚 poetic experiments reveal how light itself becomes the subject, tracing ephemeral imprints in subtly shifting visual effects. This exhibition invites viewers to witness the elemental nature of photography through Pocreau鈥檚 distinctive vision.
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Montreal-based artist Yann Pocreau鈥檚 first solo exhibition in Toronto, Towards the Light, delves into the transformative qualities of light in photography, examining the very essence of the medium. Known for his abstract, minimal compositions, Pocreau uses diverse light sources鈥攎oonlight, sunlight, artificial and coloured lighting鈥攁nd employs camera-less techniques, such as photograms, to explore light鈥檚 impact on photosensitive surfaces. Moving beyond representation, Pocreau鈥檚 poetic experiments reveal how light itself becomes the subject, tracing ephemeral imprints in subtly shifting visual effects. This exhibition invites viewers to witness the elemental nature of photography through Pocreau鈥檚 distinctive vision.
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