Celso José Castro Daza

El Nene/ ComoComiendo Mamon. Fom the Vendedores series Photocollage Mixed media

1993

Untitled, 2016 by Jose Sierra From the Sin Título Series Archival Pigment Print Sheet size: 40 in. H x 29.65 in. W Edition of 10 + 2AP Semi-Matte Unframed 2016...

Amuleto by Marta María Pérez Bravo B&W photograph portrait of the artist framed Size: 19.25 in. H x 15.25 in. W Archival pigment print 1991 Signed, titled and dated on verso Edition ...

Norberto con Trombón by Celso José Castro Daza From The Vendedores series One-of-a-kind Photo collage Sheet Size: 27 in. H x 20 in. W 1996 Unframed The root of these unique photogra...

Francisco Castillo, Lotero by Celso José Castro Daza From The Vendedores series One-of-a-kind Photo collage Sheet Size: 27 in. H x 20 in. W 1996 Unframed The root of these unique ph...

Andrés, 1999 by Celso José Castro Daza From Identidad series One-of-a-kind Photo collage Sheet Size: 27 in. H x 20 in. W Unframed The root of these unique photographic works by the ...

Fabian (Diptych) by Celso José Castro Daza From The Pre-Columbian Fantasy series One-of-a-kind Photo collage Overall size: Sheet Size: 27 in. H x 40 in. W Individual size: Sheet Size...

Alina • 2009 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 different sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, the series ...

"Wrapped Series Untitled #42" Fine art photography 1/10 by Robert Mack 2019 Photograph, archival exhibition paper Aluminum mount, UV mat protection 42” x...

"Wrapped Series Untitled #40" Photography Ed. 2/10 28"x42"inch by Robert Mack 2007 Photograph, archival exhibition paper Aluminum mount, UV mat protection 28” x 42” inches 72 x ...

"Wrapped Series Untitled #35" Fine art photography 42x28in 1/10 by Robert Mack 2018 Photograph, archival exhibition paper Aluminum mount, UV mat protection 42” x 28” inches 107 x...

'Daydream Believer' (Bombay Beach) 2019, 20x20cm, Edition 1/7 plus 2 Artist Proofs, digital C-Print based on a Polaroid, not mounted. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist ...

Digital color print on Pearl photo paper, based on original Impossible film, Edition 1/10, Signed on the back with Certificate, not mounted Whether in color and black and white, van Driessche’s photos marry the atmospheric qualities of integral and instant pack films with the sensuality of his models. The effect is often painterly, intimate, delicate. The softness and vulnerability of the nude feminine form is often juxtaposed with untamed landscapes or graphic urban architecture. Other photos in the series read like fine art paintings, with luminous colors and classic compositions. Van Driessche has traveled all over the world, taking photos wherever he goes. These days, he often schedules photo shoots with models when he travels, working with both professionals and amateurs. Despite being a perfectionist in his photography, van Driessche likes the unpredictable nature of expired film. He embraces its inherent perfections. He says it is thrilling when an instant photo develops before your eyes, and it happens to be exactly what you were hoping for. And equally frustrating when, for whatever reason, the photo just doesn’t work. He says that you have to be very sure of everything, the composition, the lighting, the poses, before pushing the button. Instant photography requires more thought and more patience than other forms of photography, but the rewards are worth the effort. His work has been widely featured, having appeared in Dreck Magazine, Tata Magazine, 100 Volume 1, Latent Magazine, Hylas Magazine, and Fine Art Photo Magazine. He has been interviewed by the on-line magazines Whataroll and Kaltblut and he recently participated in a group exhibition at the Brick Lane Gallery in London in March 2017. Van Driessche cites these photographers as his influences: Anton Corbjin, for his square format and black and white images; Helmut Newton for his nudes; Stephanie Schneider...