Helmut Stelzenberger, Photographer, Paris

Description

An abstract composition presents an urban skyline constructed from lipstick tubes. The scene is set against a soft, graduated background, transitioning from a deeper brown-pink at the top to a lighter hue lower down. The 'buildings' consist of lipstick tubes of varying sizes, with one particularly tall 'skyscraper' dominating the view. The surfaces of the tubes are decorated to resemble city buildings. The bottom of the frame features a smooth, reflective plane, mirroring the lipstick skyline and adding depth to the image. The overall lighting casts a warm glow, highlighting the textures and contours of the composition, creating an artificial yet intriguing cityscape.