synergy: interaction of elements to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects
āSynergyā is an artistic and social encounter between French street artist Jef AĆ©rosol and British photographer Lee Jeffries.
Stemming from the original āSynergyā exhibition that took place in Paris at Mathgoth gallery in March 2015, this collaboration casts a new light on a sensitive topic: the homeless.
The artistic chemistry was sparked when the two artists first met in London, early 2014. Mesmerized by Lee Jeffriesā portraits of homeless people, Jef AĆ©rosol contacted the photographer when they immediately decided to combine their work. They both felt the urge to explore and share with the public their vision of this universal issue. Together, they explore faces and confront techniques to give another life to the forgotten of the streets.
The result is an incredibly harmonious project. Lee Jeffriesā powerful yet delicate portraits lend themselves perfectly to stencilling, allowing Jef AĆ©rosol to reinterpret the charactersā faces and stories.
The movement given by Jef Aerosolās stencil complements the stillness and gravity of Lee Jeffriesā portraits. The detail, the singularity, the strength of the pieces will leave the audience moved and startled. The show features individual works as well as several four-handed pieces, for a combined effect that is truly āgreater than the simple sum of its partsā.
French Art Studio
28/1/2016 – 25/2/2016
58 gloucester road
london sw7 4qt
