International artist to unveil London-inspired sculptures at city gallery

An international artist will be making a special appearance in London next week to unveil a series of sculptures inspired by the city.

French sculptor, Frédéric Daty, will be at Castle Fine Art on South Molton Street on Thursday 12th July between 6pm and 8pm to showcase pieces from his latest collection Ombres de Ville. The works will then be on display at the gallery for a further week.

Translating as ‘shadows of the city’ the Ombres de Ville collection is inspired by the intrinsic energy and life force of cities. Daty aims to evoke feelings of nostalgia and modernity through the sculptures, which portray subjects synonymous with London, including The Shard and Hyde Park, and icons such as Amy Winehouse and Sherlock.

Attendees of the event will have the opportunity to learn about Daty’s inspirations and techniques, including the essential role light and shadows play in his sculptures and how each individual element is carefully assembled to create volume and perspective.

Speaking ahead of his appearance, Frédéric Daty said: “The tendency to enter a virtual world, with screens everywhere around us, changes the way we see and perceive our environment. My challenge is to show new ways of seeing whilst keeping the ability to touch and feel alive.

“I’m looking forward to meeting the people of London and seeing how they react to my work. London is one of the most famous cities in the world, so there was no doubt that it would always be central to this collection.”

Jonny Stokes, gallery manager for Castle Fine Art, South Molton Street, said: “It will be a great pleasure to have Daty himself visit our gallery to showcase his London-themed sculptures.

“His unique methods and balance of light and shade really reflect the depth and complexity of his subjects and we can’t wait for visitors to witness it for themselves and appreciate the artwork in person.”