Drones and Pyrotechnics Combine in an Incredible Light Painting Series

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French visual artist Jadikan has long been passionate about photography. Since 2005, he has integrated light painting into his photography, and the technique is heavily utilized throughout Jadikan’s impressive portfolio.

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“I sought to bring a new dimension of poetry and spirituality to the landscape through this series,” he tells PetaPixel.

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Jadikan adds that he explores the landscape as both a subject and a canvas on which he can paint light. To prepare for his images, Jadikan explores and scouts locations during the day, trying to imagine what they will look like at night, and carefully plan the precise framing he’ll utilize later.

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“In each photograph, you can follow a circle of fire that wanders from landscape to landscape to transform them into unknown and lunar places.

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He aims to provide the viewer with a sense of familiarity by using real landscapes. However, the fireworks-equipped drone disrupts the typical view of the scene, which Jadikan hopes will inspire people’s imaginations.

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Images from Phénomènes will be on exhibit alongside more of Jadikan’s light painting work in an upcoming show, “Dimensions Lumières,” from May 20 through July 8, 2023.

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