Still Life of Space Time

Thomas Canto - Biography

Thomas Canto (1979) is considered one of the most promising French artists on the contemporary art scene. He has exhibited his works in prestigious institutions such as the Palais de Tokyo in Paris and participated in international events like Nuit Blanche in Paris, the Outdoor Urban Art Festival in Rome, and the Urban Art Biennale in Germany. 

The artist translates his personal vision of the environment directly into his art, creating an abstract and multiple projection of the intricate disorder linked to life experiences. Within his visionary landscapes, strongly influenced by the surrounding architecture, a fixed reference point is no longer conceivable. These visual effects are present in both his environmental installations and his studio works, which indeed retain the same dynamism and volumetric characteristic. Thomas Canto is able to convey multiple artistic influences in his work, including Constructivism, Suprematism, Op Art, and Urban Art. 

The artist produces an abstract and complex universe, giving rise to new geometries through shadows and light variations. Space and time are fundamental concepts in the artist's works; when facing them, the spectator ceases to be a simple observer, instead, they are immersed in an overall experience that actively transforms their perception.