Frédéric Daty
SCULPTURE
Frédéric Daty
“I think every human fears death
and loneliness,” Frédéric Daty tells
us, as he reflects on the themes of
his work. Growing up, Frédéric felt
like a spectator of his own life; his
depression and sudden changes of
mood jeopardising any attempt to have
a social life.
These themes are present in his
work; 3D wall sculptures, made from
distorted and crafted steel, lit to throw
eerie shadows on the wall behind
them. His catalogue of work varies
from iconic metropolitan skylines and
famous faces, to abstract visions, all
realised in his distinctive medium.
In Frédéric’s opinion, sculpture offers
the perfect opportunity to explore
anxieties that many of us can relate to.
“I use sculpture because it’s easier to
show energy fluxes on a 3D piece,” he
explains. “My work is the opposite of
my cluttered mind and soul, it’s clean,
pure and simple. My sculptures are
very honest and raw, which is how I feel
everyone should aspire to be.”
“I pour my heart and soul into
my sculptures. The process can be
painful, but seeing how people react
to my finished product makes it all
worthwhile. Art gives life the sparkles
it needs.’’fredericdaty.comI pour my heart
and soul into
my sculptures
Drawing conclusionsWhen Bob Ross said: “You have
unlimited power on this canvas – you
can literally, literally move mountains,”
he captured the limitlessness of
creativity. Whatever art means to you,
and no matter what form it comes in,
there’s no denying that it has the ability
to move us deeply. Whether you’re a
Turner Prize winner, or just dabbling
for the fun of it, art can bring us
comfort and community, even through
the most difficult times.‘Zhang in the Snow’Photography | Artwork: Frédéric Daty © Washington Green 2019