Got word of a GitS art exhibit/sales event taking place in Paris thanks to a friend. Couldn’t miss it for anything! I went there with a friend, came back two days later with a camera, and the following day with three other friends… Am I obsessed with the franchise? Yeah, maybe.
The artworks are a creation of GAAAT, a Tokyo-based art gallery. The event is hosted by the DANAE gallery, from October 2nd to October 9th, and is the result of a partnership with La Méduse Violette. It was supposed to end on the 5th, but was extended thanks to its popularity.
Every piece has depth thanks to a layered printing process on metal canvas, with up to 32 layers. Most are extremely detailed and impressive. The effect is especially striking when you move around a little bit to see how the light catches on differently depending on your position.
Thank you very much to the GAAAT staff, as well as Olivia from La Méduse Violette, for your kindness. I hope to see you again at another GAAAT event!
Here are a few (amateur) pictures of my favorite pieces and angles. Click on an image to see it full-size. Please ignore the lens distorsion and poor framing, I barely ever take pictures with an actual camera lol. Feel free to zoom-in to appreciate the small details and texture revealed by the reflections.
Re:compile
Threshold
Steel Hearts
Mimesis - MOTOKO, BATOU, TACHIKOMA
Hurry Up!
Did you catch those?
Small Tachikomas in Batou’s collar (Thank you Kayo for pointing it out! [Kayo was part of the GAAAT team present])
The Laughing Man on Motoko’s sunglasses
The tiny scenes from the anime on up-close shots
You might recognize Re:compile and Threshold if you’ve browsed the entries of S.A.C. and S.A.C. 2nd GIG on Anilist