David Gilbert's paper castles capture transient power
David Gilbert creates paper castles photographed in fleeting light, defanging their symbolic power through impermanence.
Key facts
- David Gilbert creates paper castles
- Castles are drawn and cut from paper
- Photographed in morning or evening light
- Subjects resemble fairytale chateaux
- Castle symbolizes power and dominance
- Paper and cardboard make structures gossamer
- Photography emphasizes temporality
- Work is part of a new body of work
Entities
Artists
- David Gilbert