Brad Walls' Aerial Ballet Photography Redefines Dance as Geometric Design

Australian photographer Brad Walls, born in Sydney in 1992, is known for his aerial photography that transforms people, spaces, and movements into essential compositions of geometry, symmetry, and empty space. His series "Ballet & Dance" exemplifies this approach, capturing ballerinas from above and abandoning the traditional perspective of dance. Walls' images turn bodies into lines, shapes, and patterns, presenting ballet as a collective endeavor where precise movements approach design. The photographer notes, "The beauty of ballet lies in its delicacy and teamwork." His work shifts dance from spectacle to something more abstract and silent, a contrast that intrigues viewers. The series is featured on Objects., an Italian art and design magazine, which highlights Walls' unique visual language. The photographs are available on his website bradscanvas.com, and his Instagram handle is @bradscanvas.