Darren Sylvester
Multiple Works
green editorial, 2016
NSW, AUSTRALIA
Light Jet Print
Edition of 3 + AP2, ED 2.
Darren Sylvester’s Green Editorial (2016) exemplifies his distinctive ability to stage meticulously composed images that hover between fashion photography and fine art. The work presents a stylised, hyperreal scene in vivid greens, evoking the polished aesthetic of commercial editorial spreads while imbuing it with an uncanny stillness.
Printed as a Lightjet photograph, the surface is rendered with exceptional tonal richness and clarity, heightening the sense of artifice and allure. The controlled colour palette and carefully constructed composition transform a seemingly familiar setting into something dreamlike and enigmatic, prompting viewers to question the boundary between aspiration and reality.
Like much of Sylvester’s practice, Green Editorial speaks to themes of desire, consumer culture, and the subtle melancholy of constructed perfection. Its cinematic quality and conceptual depth position it as a significant work within contemporary photographic art.
Anytime but now, 2014
NSW, AUSTRALIA
Light Jet Print
120 x 160 cm
Edition of 3
Darren Sylvester's Anytime but Now (2014) is a striking example of his ability to transform everyday moments into cinematic narratives. The work captures a solitary figure in a meticulously staged interior, bathed in soft, ambient light. The composition evokes a sense of longing and introspection, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on the passage of time.
Sylvester's use of the Lightjet printing technique ensures rich tonal depth and clarity, enhancing the emotional resonance of the scene. As with much of Sylvester's oeuvre, Anytime but Now blurs the line between reality and fiction, encouraging viewers to question the narratives they construct around their own experiences. The work's cinematic quality and emotional depth make it a compelling addition to any contemporary art collection.