Sander Vos Disrupts Perception with Layered Still Lifes

Still Life Week at Lenscratch showcases Sander Vos, a Dutch artist based in London, born in 1988, with his collection titled 'In Between the Shadows'. Vos employs fragmentation, collage, and varying perspectives in his layered photographic works to challenge conventional viewing habits. His still lifes reimagine ordinary items into surreal compositions that are simultaneously strange and familiar, encouraging viewers to engage deeply. Although digitally created, his works are rooted in physical manipulation, involving real objects and paper cutouts, and he meticulously sets up high-contrast lighting before digitally composing the images. Drawing inspiration from artists like Georgio Morandi, MC Escher, and Man Ray, Vos explores perception mechanics through light, shadow, and negative space. The feature includes several images from the series and an interview about his creative process.