Ian Paterson's dreamlike photography explored in artpress dossier
A dossier in artpress examines the singular position of photographer Ian Paterson in France, who remains detached from both photographers and painters using photography. Paterson is passionate about Cy Twombly, Turner, and Leonardo da Vinci, admiring their subtle way of never fixing things and remaining enigmatic. He situates his work in a different temporality, manifesting, according to Bergson whom he frequently cites, a persistence of the past in the present.
Key facts
- Ian Paterson occupies a singular and marginal position in photography in France.
- He has no real contact with photographers or painters using photography.
- He is passionate about Cy Twombly, Turner, and Leonardo da Vinci.
- He admires their subtle way of never fixing things and remaining in enigma.
- His work manifests a persistence of the past in the present, according to Bergson.
- He frequently cites Bergson.
- The dossier is published in artpress.
- The dossier is titled 'Comment voir la photo ? : Les images rêveuses de Ian Paterson'.
Entities
Artists
- Ian Paterson
- Cy Twombly
- Turner
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Bergson
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- France
Sources
- artpress —